Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton drives car #44 for Scuderia Ferrari in 2026, with 105 victories, 104 pole positions, and 203 podiums from 383 race starts through the end of 2025. Born in Stevenage on January 7, 1985, he is F1's seven-time World Drivers' Champion and the sport's all-time leader by race wins, pole positions, and podiums.

Hamilton's championships came in 2008 (McLaren), then 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 at Mercedes (2013-2024). His move to Ferrari for 2025, ending a 12-year Mercedes partnership, was one of the most significant driver transfers in F1 history. His front-row presence is a record that no driver in the sport's history has matched.

For 2026, Hamilton enters his second season at Ferrari, partnering Charles Leclerc in what many consider the strongest driver pairing on the grid. The new power unit and aerodynamic regulations create a clean slate, and Hamilton's experience of navigating regulation changes successfully (2009, 2014, 2017, 2022) is an invaluable asset. At 41, he continues to pursue a record-breaking eighth world title.

Hamilton's racecraft in wheel-to-wheel combat remains peerless after nearly two decades in F1. His tyre management over long stints, strategic intelligence, and wet-weather performances have defined an era. Six of his seven titles were won with dominant machinery, but his 2008 and 2021 campaigns showed his ability to fight in closely matched competition.

British fans can follow Hamilton's season with comfortable viewing times for most European races, starting between 13:00 and 15:00 BST. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July remains the emotional highlight, with a 15:00 BST start and sprint race on Saturday. Check United Kingdom time for full timezone details.

Hamilton's partnership with Ferrari represents the convergence of F1's most successful driver and its most iconic team. Whether the combination can deliver championship number eight will be one of the defining storylines of the 2026 season and possibly of Hamilton's final years in the sport.