Lewis Hamilton was called the Tiger Woods of motor racing even before he joined Formula 1 at the McLaren Mercedes team in 2007. Hamilton's rise to the pinnacle of world motor racing is a story unique in the history of Formula 1. After years of proving to be one of the fastest, most successful drivers in the lower series the young British driver joined the illustrious McLaren Mercedes team in 2007 to become the first black driver in F1 history.
Lewis Hamilton is the first half black driver to race in Formula 1. He joined the McLaren Mercedes F1 team in 2007.
Lewis Hamilton on the starting grid before the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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