Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, commonly known as Lewis Hamilton, is a famous British voice actor, and, more importantly, race car driver. Hamilton debuted in “Formula One” racing in 2007, when he competed in the “Australian Grand Prix” event, where he came second after Kimi Räikkönen. Hamilton won his first race several months later that same year at the “Canadian Grand Prix” event, finishing ahead of Nick Heidfeld and Alexander Wurz. A year later, in 2008, Lewis Hamilton won the title of Formula One World Champion, which was his only title with “Formula One” racing until 2014, when he again became Champion. As a race car driver, Hamilton has set numerous “Formula One” records, including most points in a debut season with 109 points, most wins in a debut season with 4 wins, and youngest driver to lead the World Championship at the age of 22. During his career, he has participated in a total of 147 races, out of which he has won 32. Lewis Hamilton represented the “McLaren” team from 2007 until 2012, and in 2013 he joined the “Mercedes” team. Hamilton achieved his latest win during the 2014 “Abu Dhabi Grand Prix” event.
Lewis Hamilton Net Worth $200 Million
A famous race car driver, how rich is Lewis Hamilton? According to sources, in 2013 he earned $1.5 million from various endorsements, while his annual salary that year amounted to $27.5 million. In 2014, Hamilton’s endorsements rose to $3 million, while his salary amounted to a total of $29 million that year. In regards to his overall wealth, Lewis Hamilton’s net worth is estimated to be $200 million, most of which he has accumulated from to his racing career, as well as various sponsorships.
Lewis Hamilton was born on January 7, 1985 in Hertfordshire, England, where he studied at The John Henry Newman School. Ever since his childhood, Hamilton has been interested in cars and racing, yet he also expressed a desire to play football, and even took up karate classes. However, his passion for racing won over other interests, and when he was eight years old Hamilton joined kart racing. Lewis proved to be largely successful in karting, as he kept winning important races and events. This led to his meeting with Ron Dennis, who was a team boss for the “McLaren Formula One” team, and who later signed him to a development program with “McLaren”.
Following his early success, Hamilton started his professional career in 2001, when he joined the “British Formula Renault Series”. He then participated in “Formula Renault UK”, “British Formula Three Championship” and “Macau Grand Prix” events. Hamilton’s career in “Formula One” with “McLaren” started in 2007, when he debuted during the “Australian Grand Prix” event. He left “McLaren” in 2012, and signed a 3-year contract with the “Mercedes” team instead.
For his contribution to racing, Hamilton was awarded the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” order of chivalry in 2009, which was given to him by Queen Elizabeth II.
A famous race car driver, as well as a voice actor, Lewis Hamilton has an estimated net worth of $200 million.
