Lewis Hamilton Trivia Questions

Hamilton was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to motorsport, making him the fourth F1 driver to receive a knighthood.

Lewis Hamilton voiced the character 'Hamilton' in the 2017 animated film 'Cars 3'.

Hamilton was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, not in the United States.

In 1995, at age 10, Hamilton won the British Cadet Karting Championship, a national title for young drivers. This early success led to support from McLaren boss Ron Dennis.

He was recognized for services to motorsports in the 2021 New Year Honours, granting him the title Sir Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton famously does not own a LaFerrari; he prefers his Pagani Zonda and Mercedes collection. The LaFerrari is a Ferrari, a brand he avoids due to his Mercedes ties.

That record belongs to Max Verstappen, who had 43 consecutive points finishes. Hamilton's best streak is 33, though he holds many other records like most wins.

Hamilton won his first championship in 2008, making him the first black driver to achieve that title.

As of 2024, Lewis Hamilton has seven Drivers' Championships, equaling Michael Schumacher's all-time record.

Hamilton has seven world championships, matching Michael Schumacher's record; eight is incorrect.

Hamilton debuted with McLaren in 2007; he joined Mercedes in 2013.

Hamilton left school at 16 to pursue karting and did not attend university.

Hamilton has a crown tattoo on his left shoulder, not his back. It's from his 'Still I Rise' mantra, inspired by Maya Angelou's poem, but the placement is often misremembered.

In 2022, Hamilton was granted honorary Brazilian citizenship for his support of the country and his idol Ayrton Senna. He is one of few non-Brazilians to receive this.

In August 2022, Hamilton joined the ownership group of the NFL's Denver Broncos, a documented fact.

In the 2019 German Grand Prix, Hamilton started from the pit lane due to a qualifying crash and still won, showcasing his extraordinary wet-weather skill.