Lewis Hamilton’s Legendary F1 Journey: Records, Titles and Ferrari’s New…read more
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton continues to add new chapters to one of the greatest careers in motorsport history as he enters another season with Scuderia Ferrari in 2026.
Now aged 41, the British superstar remains one of the sport’s biggest names despite the ups and downs he has faced in recent years. After achieving enormous success with both McLaren and Mercedes, Hamilton’s move to Ferrari marked the beginning of a fresh challenge in the final phase of his remarkable career.
Hamilton first burst onto the Formula 1 scene in 2007 with McLaren and immediately made an impact. In his debut season, he narrowly missed out on the championship by just one point, but it was clear that a future superstar had arrived. One year later, he secured his first world title in dramatic fashion at the Brazilian Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history at the time.
After several competitive seasons with McLaren, Hamilton made the bold decision to join Mercedes in 2013. That move would transform both his career and the sport itself. As Formula 1 entered the hybrid era in 2014, Mercedes established complete dominance, and Hamilton became the face of that success.
Between 2014 and 2020, Hamilton won six additional world championships, equalling the legendary tally of Michael Schumacher. During that period, he rewrote the record books, collecting victories, pole positions and podium finishes at a pace never previously seen in Formula 1.
Hamilton now holds records for the most race wins, most pole positions and most podium appearances in the history of the championship. His consistency, speed and ability to deliver under pressure have helped cement his status among the all-time greats of motorsport.
However, the defining moment of Hamilton’s recent career remains the controversial conclusion to the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Entering the final race level on points with rival Max Verstappen, Hamilton appeared on course to secure a record-breaking eighth title before a late safety car dramatically changed the outcome.
The race restart and the decisions made by race control remain heavily debated by fans and experts alike. Many supporters still believe Hamilton was denied an eighth championship that night in the desert.
Since then, Mercedes struggled to maintain their dominance under Formula 1’s new regulations, leading to several difficult seasons for Hamilton. Despite occasional podium finishes and flashes of brilliance, the championship-winning form that once defined the Silver Arrows was no longer consistently present.
Seeking a fresh start, Hamilton shocked the sporting world by joining Ferrari for the 2025 season. The move reunited Formula 1’s most successful driver with its most iconic team, creating enormous excitement across the sport.
Now in his second campaign with Ferrari, Hamilton enters 2026 with renewed belief. The new Ferrari SF-26 has shown encouraging signs, giving both the team and its fans hope that the Scuderia can finally challenge for championships once again.
Even after nearly two decades in Formula 1, Hamilton’s hunger for success remains as strong as ever. Whether or not he captures another world title, his legacy as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport is already firmly secured.