Lewis Hamilton recalls his successful McLaren career in F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Lewis Hamilton, who drove for McLaren from 2007 to 2012, won 21 Grands Prix and his first World Championship in 2008. Hamilton's rookie season is highlighted by a record of nine consecutive podium finishes. He departed McLaren after the 2012 season, moving to Mercedes, where his career further flourished. Hamilton reminisced about his early days at McLaren and his emotional farewell as he concluded his spell with the team at the Brazilian Grand Prix, which ended abruptly due to a collision.
- •Hamilton won 21 races with McLaren from 2007-2012.
- •He secured his first World Championship in 2008.
- •Hamilton's rookie season featured nine consecutive podiums.
- •He left McLaren for Mercedes in 2013, experiencing further success.
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