Lewis Hamilton: The Definitive Biography of the Greatest Racing Driver of All Time

by Frank Worrall

The biography of the record-breaking multi-world champion - and the most dominant British sportsman of all time.After equalling Michael Schumacher's records in both race wins, and world titles, in 2020, Lewis Hamilton became the joint-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 and Sebastian Vettel and 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 remain 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 ultimate story of the driver who has gone from being the rookie Sir Jackie Stewart said 'has rewritten the rule book' to a world champion seven times over, becoming Britain's greatest ever sportsman and, arguably, the finest racer Formula 1 has ever seen.

416 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Sheridan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing. Just ends before the end of the first season with about 6 races to go. So wierd!

[Erna Bosse · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Pete daPixie · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Brett · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Oskar · Rating 1 out of 5]

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.

[Julka · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love lewis hamilton sm

[Malik · Rating 1 out of 5]

couldn't even finish it!!!!