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Lewis Hamilton

born 7 Jan 1985 · #44 · active 2007–2026 · Ferrari

400Races
106Wins1st all-time
209Podiums1st all-time
105Poles1st all-time
350Top 10s
3.91Avg Position
4.68Avg Grid Pos
7Driver Titlesjoint 1st all-time · 8 constructor titles

Lewis Hamilton stands as one of Formula 1's most decorated drivers, renowned for his aggressive yet precise driving style and exceptional race craft. His ability to perform under pressure, particularly in changeable conditions, has been a hallmark of his career. With 7 World Championships, he shares the record for most titles, and holds records for 106 wins, 105 pole positions, and 209 podium finishes from 400 starts. A vocal advocate for diversity and social justice, Hamilton's influence extends significantly beyond the racetrack.

All-time records

Where Lewis Hamilton ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.

Top Teams

Team
Wins
Pod.
Pts
Mercedes841533907.5
McLaren2149913
Ferrari17369

Top Circuits

Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.

Lewis Hamilton season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
202642 places higher than 20251261
202561 place higher than 20240156
202474 places lower than 20232223
202333 places higher than 20220234
202264 places lower than 20210240
202121 place lower than 20208387.5
2020111347
2019111413
2018111408
201711 place higher than 20169363
201621 place lower than 201510380
2015110381
201413 places higher than 201311384
201341189
201241 place higher than 20114190
201151 place lower than 20103227
201041 place higher than 20093240
200954 places lower than 2008249
200811 place higher than 2007598
200724109
Every season Lewis Hamilton was compared against a teammate
SeasonTeamMatchupRace
2026FerrariHamilton vs Leclerc10–10
2025FerrariHamilton vs Leclerc4–19
2024MercedesHamilton vs Russell9–15
2023MercedesHamilton vs Russell15–7
2022MercedesHamilton vs Russell10–12
2021MercedesBottas vs Hamilton4–18
2020MercedesBottas vs Hamilton4–12
2019MercedesBottas vs Hamilton6–15
2018MercedesBottas vs Hamilton3–18
2017MercedesBottas vs Hamilton8–12
2016MercedesHamilton vs Rosberg10–10
2015MercedesHamilton vs Rosberg12–7
2014MercedesHamilton vs Rosberg12–7
2013MercedesHamilton vs Rosberg10–9
2012McLarenButton vs Hamilton9–11
2011McLarenButton vs Hamilton10–9
2010McLarenButton vs Hamilton7–12
2009McLarenHamilton vs Kovalainen12–5
2008McLarenHamilton vs Kovalainen12–6
2007McLarenAlonso vs Hamilton10–7
202620 races, 1 winFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2026 (P4.3, retirements excluded).

Earlier seasons2007–2025 (19 seasons)▾
202524 racesFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2025 (P7.0, retirements excluded).

202424 races, 2 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2024 (P5.9, retirements excluded).

202322 racesMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2023 (P5.6, retirements excluded).

202222 racesMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2022 (P5.4, retirements excluded).

202122 races, 8 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2021 (P2.8, retirements excluded).

202016 races, 11 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2020 (P1.9, retirements excluded).

201921 races, 11 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2019 (P2.4, retirements excluded).

201821 races, 11 winsMercedes▾
201720 races, 9 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2017 (P2.7, retirements excluded).

201621 races, 10 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2016 (P2.1, retirements excluded).

201519 races, 10 winsMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2015 (P1.7, retirements excluded).

201419 races, 11 winsMercedes▾
201319 races, 1 winMercedes▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2013 (P5.2, retirements excluded).

201220 races, 4 winsMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2012 (P5.3, retirements excluded).

201119 races, 3 winsMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2011 (P3.8, retirements excluded).

201019 races, 3 winsMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2010 (P3.8, retirements excluded).

200917 races, 2 winsMcLaren▾
Lewis Hamilton race results in 2009
Grand PrixGridResultPts
1Brakes0
17P35 places better than season average (P7.6)6
3P35 places better than season average (P7.6)6
1P17 places better than season average (P7.6)10
1P124 places worse than season average (P7.6)0
12Collision0
1P26 places better than season average (P7.6)8
4P17 places better than season average (P7.6)10
5P1810 places worse than season average (P7.6)0
18P168 places worse than season average (P7.6)0
16P135 places worse than season average (P7.6)0
19P124 places worse than season average (P7.6)0
14P90
5P45
9P63
12P71
18Disqualified0

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2009 (P7.6, retirements excluded).

200818 races, 5 winsMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2008 (P4.4, retirements excluded).

200717 races, 4 winsMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Lewis Hamilton’s average finish in 2007 (P3.0, retirements excluded).