Lewis Hamilton
- Hamilton has the most consecutive podiums from debut race: 9 (previous record was 2)
- Hamilton has the most consecutive podiums for a British driver: 9 (tied with Jim Clark)
- Hamilton is the youngest driver to lead the World Championship.
- Hamilton has the most number of wins in a debut season: 4 (equalling Jacques Villeneuve's record from 1996)
- Hamilton has the most number of pole positions in a debut season: 6
- Hamiltons debut for McLaren in 2007 meant he became the first driver with African or Caribbean ancestry to compete in Formula One.
- In 1998, Lewis was signed to the McLaren Driver Development Support programme, with the contract including a future option on an F1 seat. This deal made Lewis the youngest driver ever to have an F1 contract. He was 13 at the time.
- Lewis Hamilton was named after U.S. Olympic gold medalist, Carl Lewis.
- Lewis enjoys Hip-Hop, R & B, Reggae and funky house. Two of his favourite artists are 2Pac and 50 Cent.
- Lewis lists his hobbies as playing the guitar, music, and training. He's also an avid football fan.
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