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Lewis Hamilton: The Biography
THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DRIVER IN F1 HISTORY
After equalling Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, and overtaking him as having the most race wins, pole positions and podium finishes, Sir Lewis Hamilton became the most successful racing driver of all time—and the most dominant and successful Briton ever to drive in Formula 1.
Hamilton's debut season in 2007 won him fans around the world, and his place in Formula 1 history was sealed the following year when he became the youngest ever world champion. In the years since, he has created headlines on and off the track with his rivalries with Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, a shock move from Mercedes to Ferrari, along with relationships that have landed him on the front pages of the tabloids. However, despite the media glare, he has continued to prove his incredible talent and tenacity and remains utterly dominant in his sport.
In this insightful biography, bestselling sports author Frank Worrall traces the slipstream of Hamilton's incredible career as the fastest driver on the planet. This is the story of the young man who has gone from being the rookie Sir Jackie Stewart said 'has rewritten the rule book' to a world champion many times over—and become Britain's greatest ever sportsman in the process.
After equalling Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, and overtaking him as having the most race wins, pole positions and podium finishes, Sir Lewis Hamilton became the most successful racing driver of all time—and the most dominant and successful Briton ever to drive in Formula 1.
Hamilton's debut season in 2007 won him fans around the world, and his place in Formula 1 history was sealed the following year when he became the youngest ever world champion. In the years since, he has created headlines on and off the track with his rivalries with Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, a shock move from Mercedes to Ferrari, along with relationships that have landed him on the front pages of the tabloids. However, despite the media glare, he has continued to prove his incredible talent and tenacity and remains utterly dominant in his sport.
In this insightful biography, bestselling sports author Frank Worrall traces the slipstream of Hamilton's incredible career as the fastest driver on the planet. This is the story of the young man who has gone from being the rookie Sir Jackie Stewart said 'has rewritten the rule book' to a world champion many times over—and become Britain's greatest ever sportsman in the process.
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January 3, 2012
Disappointing. Just ends before the end of the first season with about 6 races to go. So wierd!
November 11, 2019
Nice to read the time he spend with McLaren. Disappointing there was almost nothing to read about his battle with Rosberg. But no doubt at all that Lewis is a great champion and a great person! Now a 6 times world champion.
July 21, 2021
I certainly found this 'biography'!?! a strange read. Worrall's book was published in 2007, when his subject was just beginning his Formula One motor racing career for McLaren Mercedes.
At the time of reading this book Lewis Hamilton is in his fourteenth season (2021) and still doesn't look like he is running on empty. So even a 'biography' published today would seem premature.
The author, a newspaper journalist, clearly had his foot on the pedal to get his work out in the shops and not get pipped at the finish line. So much so that he couldn't wait to document the completion of the 2007 Championship, won by Kimi Raikkonen by just a single point with Lewis in second place along with Alonso. Such a tight finish it's a bit criminal to cut the book short of that climax.
I did find Hamilton's family life and his early entry into motor sport interesting, but the rest of the story just stalled for me. Certainly no more than two stars.
At the time of reading this book Lewis Hamilton is in his fourteenth season (2021) and still doesn't look like he is running on empty. So even a 'biography' published today would seem premature.
The author, a newspaper journalist, clearly had his foot on the pedal to get his work out in the shops and not get pipped at the finish line. So much so that he couldn't wait to document the completion of the 2007 Championship, won by Kimi Raikkonen by just a single point with Lewis in second place along with Alonso. Such a tight finish it's a bit criminal to cut the book short of that climax.
I did find Hamilton's family life and his early entry into motor sport interesting, but the rest of the story just stalled for me. Certainly no more than two stars.
September 6, 2025
Good, but Biased
Good read, and learned a lot about the GOAT. My only issue is the author is British, which wouldn't be a problem, but it makes him less than objective when writing about Hamilton.
Good read, and learned a lot about the GOAT. My only issue is the author is British, which wouldn't be a problem, but it makes him less than objective when writing about Hamilton.
July 7, 2022
Horrific book. Started okay. After the first few chapters it was a nightmare. Struggled to finish it. Just lots of quotes. Cannot recommend it to anyone at all.
August 31, 2022
i love lewis hamilton sm
January 6, 2018
couldn't even finish it!!!!
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