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- Full name: Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton
- Born: January 7, 1985
- Birthplace: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Team: McLaren Mercedes
- First black driver to win a Formula One race
- First race: 2007 Australian Grand Prix
- First win: 2007 Canadian Grand Prix
- Romantically linked to Nicole Scherzinger
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Lewis Hamilton is a British professional race car driver in Formula One. Hamilton won the World Championship on November 2, 2008, in Sao Paulo, Brazi.Sify: Scherzinger 'nearly collapsed' (November 5, 2008)
Racing Career
Lewis Hamilton began kart racing in 1993 at the age of eight. When he was 13 years old, Hamilton was offered a contract from McLaren Driver Development Support programme. This made him the youngest driver ever to sign with a Formula One team.After competing in Formula Renault, Formula Three and GP2, Hamilton finally made the move to Formula One in 2007. On June 10, Hamilton got his first career Formula One win at the Canadian Grand Prix. Not only was it his first ever win as a rookie, but Lewis also became the first black driver to win a Formula One race.ESPN.com: Hamilton first black driver to win F1 race (June 10, 2007)
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Lewis Hamilton Interview and Lap - Top Gear - BBC autos
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Lewis Hamilton Questions
Should MLB punish Josh Hamilton for racy photos? 5 AnswersWhy should Josh Hamilton face any discipline? Did he break any rules of MLB. Did he break any laws? No he didn't. Did he do something he probably shouldn't ... read more
Where did Judge David Hamilton say prayers for Allah were permitted (in contrast to his 2005 ruling against Christian prayers in Court)? 1 AnswerAfter reading what I believe to be the offending judicial opinion in this case, Hinrichs v Bosma, I could find no basis for the claim that prayers to Allah were... read more
How old is Leona Lewis? 1 AnswerLeona Louise Lewis (born 3 April 1985 in London). Makes her 23 years old. read more
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Lewis Hamilton Vital Stats
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- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: 155
- Rookie Year: 2007
Lewis Hamilton Vital Stats
- Planet-F1: Results in F1
- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: 155
- Rookie Year: 2007
Lewis Hamilton Timeline
- 1950s: Hamilton's grandparents emigrate to the United Kingdom from Grenada
- January 7, 1985: Born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
- 1992: Finishes second in the national championship for radio-controlled cars
- 1993: Begins Carting at age 8
- 1998: Secures an F1 contract at age 13
- 2000: European karting champion
- 2001: Begins car racing career in the British Formula Renault Winter Series
- 2004: Makes debut in the Formula Three Euroseries
- 2005: Named to "Top 50 Drivers of 2005" by Autosport Magazine
- 2007: Makes F1 debut, wins Canadian Grand Prix
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@AngiemartinAMHR Great news on the Jenson button - Lewis Hamilton 'teammates' announcement don't you think ??
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RT @savetherhino: Hornucopia,SRI's auction is now live! Bid for a Lewis Hamilton signed cap http://tinyurl.com/yk2jnqh
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RT @matfrias can't wait for the 2010 season of f1, want to see jenson button and lewis hamilton on mclaren and the lotus f1 return yey!
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Hornucopia,SRI's auction is now live! Bid for a Lewis Hamilton signed cap http://tinyurl.com/yhj4cz5 or see all http://tinyurl.com/yk2jnqh
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can't wait for the 2010 season of f1, want to see jenson button and lewis hamilton on mclaren and the lotus f1 return yey!
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