What a year! Two victories and a dream contract with Ferrari. Looking at it this way, Lewis Hamilton can’t complain about 2024. The absolute highlight on the track for the seven-time world champion is the victory at Silverstone (see photo above). With this, he also sets a record, as no driver has ever won nine times on the same circuit. Below are nine other images that depict the highlights of his season.
The Year of Lewis Hamilton in Pictures:
Even before the season begins, the F1 world is turned upside down: Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of this year and move to Ferrari. Team boss Frédéric Vasseur, who has already achieved many successes with the Brit in the junior classes, aims to repeat this in the premier class of motorsport. (Motorsport Images)
The tifosi are eagerly anticipating Hamilton’s arrival, as seen here at Imola during the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Will the Brit secure his eighth title with Ferrari? (Getty Images)
With his third place in Barcelona during the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has stood on the podium in 18 consecutive seasons and also in every season he participated in, a record! (Mercedes-Benz)
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are at loggerheads in the final stages of the thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix. In the battle for the last podium spot, the Brit ultimately comes out on top. (Motorsport Images)
George Russell is disqualified in Belgium after an exciting duel for victory because his car is found to be too light. As a result, Lewis Hamilton is handed the win. (Motorsport Images)
Lewis Hamilton, proclaimed an honorary citizen of Brazil, steps into Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/5B during the weekend of the Brazilian Grand Prix. It’s an emotional moment for the Brit who still regards Senna as his greatest role model. (Motorsport Images)
George Russell wins the Grand Prix in Las Vegas, but perhaps even more impressive is the rise of his teammate. Lewis Hamilton, in fact, drives from P10 to a second place. (Mercedes-Benz)Lewis Hamilton will drive his very last race for Mercedes in the season finale in Abu Dhabi. After twelve years, an era comes to an end. (Mercedes-Benz)
In honor of his departure from Mercedes, Hamilton is allowed to drive a few laps at the Silverstone circuit in the cars with which he achieved so much success. After eighty-four victories and six world championships, their paths diverge. (Instagram @mercedesamgf1)
