Is Lewis Hamilton A-List?

Formula One Rookie Season

Debuted with McLaren, finished second in championship as rookie. Earned approximately $500K base salary plus bonuses.

Youngest F1 World Champion

Won first World Championship at age 23 on final lap of final race. Secured major sponsorship deals and salary increase.

Joins Mercedes Racing Team

Left McLaren for Mercedes in pivotal career move. Signed $100M multi-year deal that would define dominant era.

Begins Mercedes Dominance Era

Won second world title, first of six with Mercedes during hybrid engine era. Established himself as face of modern F1.

Ties Schumacher Championship Record

Won fourth world championship, matching icons like Prost and Vettel. Became global sports icon with fashion and activism ventures.

Equals Schumacher Seven Titles

Matched Michael Schumacher's record seven world championships. Led Black Lives Matter initiatives and expanded business empire.

Loses Title Final Lap

Lost championship to Max Verstappen in controversial final race of season. Considered retirement but returned for 2022 season.

Announces Ferrari Move 2025

Signed with Ferrari for 2025 season in blockbuster move. Remains highest-paid F1 driver with extensive endorsement portfolio.