Current Formula One Team and Contract
Lewis Hamilton currently drives for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in the FIA Formula One World Championship. He joined Mercedes in 2013 and has remained with the team since, making him one of the longest-tenured drivers in the modern era of the sport. His role is that of a senior race driver competing for race wins, championships, and team-based performance targets. Details on his latest contract structure and extension are available here.
Hamilton's position within Mercedes is that of a lead driver alongside George Russell. He is responsible for racecraft, development feedback, and representing the team in commercial and promotional activities. His base salary and bonus structure are tied to race wins, podiums, and championship results, according to publicly reported estimates from industry sources. He continues to hold one of the highest total compensation packages among Formula One drivers, reflecting his market value and historical success.
Career Wins, Championships, and Records
As of the latest complete season data, Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most Formula One World Drivers' Championships, with seven titles. He has also set the all-time record for the most race wins, pole positions, and podium finishes in the history of the sport. These records place him at the top of the sport's statistical leaderboards and are frequently cited in discussions of the greatest drivers in motorsport history.
His championship years span from 2008 to 2020, with titles won across multiple teams, including McLaren and Mercedes. He has driven for McLaren from 2007 to 2012 and for Mercedes from 2013 onward, accumulating the majority of his wins and poles with the German constructor. His career statistics are regularly updated by official Formula One sources and motorsport data platforms.
Beyond Formula One: Business and Other Roles
Outside of Formula One, Lewis Hamilton is involved in several business ventures and investments. He founded the production company Dawn Apollo Films and has launched a line of vegan personal care products called Neom. He is also a partner and investor in multiple companies, including XIX Vodka, Tommy Hilfiger collaborations, and other consumer and lifestyle brands.
Hamilton is also active in philanthropy and social advocacy through the Hamilton Commission and other initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion in motorsport and education. He holds ownership stakes in the NFL's Denver Broncos and the U.S. LIV Golf League, and he has invested in multiple startups and funds. His business portfolio is managed through various private and public-facing entities, and his net worth is regularly ranked among the highest in professional sports by outlets such as Forbes and Wealth-X.