Stevenage Prodigy

 "Get in there Lewis, What way to do it mate. What a way to win your seventh world title. "

Hamilton wins his seventh world title and high five his team

 If you're an F1 fan on any level, This phrase won't fade from your mind. The above phrase has been mentioned by the CEO of  Petronas Racing Team when Lewis Hamilton won his seventh world title at Abu Dhabi. Following the Last four decades, The Different types of sports personalities will rise in many shapes. Lewis Hamilton is one of them. But This Global Superstar has marched into a different beat every single time. He came with nothing to the game, But He leaves with everything. This is the opening chapter of his epic journey. 

Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 th January 1985 at Stevenage. His father was a race driver but He wasn't in extreme pro level. Even though When Lewis was a little boy  He embraced that exposure. Lewis was grown up like other ordinary children in Stevenage. He Loves schooling and Extracurricular activities pretty much. He mentioned in some media interviews. He was a talented athlete in his school days. Particularly He's good at 100m. Apart from that, he was a really good soccer player.  But His Blood Legacy always pushes him into Racing. Once he said,

" I was born to race and win."

Hamilton with his firts Go-cart 

F1 is one of the richest sport in the sports industry. According to the F1 federation's budget regulations. Roughly 300-400 Million was costing per one Car for an entire season. It means that ordinary companies or individuals couldn't afford this process. Back in the days well recognized Racing Car producers got involved in F1 Racing because of their business well-being. Ferrari, Williams, and Mercedes Benz were crowning racing champions in the early '50s and '60s. 

Same as the other industries, F1 cars also evolving with technology. New technological terms and racing strategies will escalate the beauty of the game. Oh!! Wait I think I'm off track.So when I'm coming back to the topic. Lewis has begun his racing life with remote racing. Back in the day, It wasn't too good or attractive. But This little fellow enjoys the atmosphere and racing culture. But soon as possible his dad gave him a nice little go-cart when he turned 6. According to lewis's perspective It was a turning point of everything.  In his junior level, he was one of the successful go-cart riders in great Britain. In 2001 He got a chance to participate Italian junior go-cart championship. 

It was his first overseas experience. In Italy, This little fellow won every single game including the final race. In Napoli, he met his long-time racing buddy. His name is Nico Rosburg.  Nico's father was former F1 champion and greatest rider in his era. But Lewis Hamilton hasn't that term of background. He is working on building his own legacy. From Lewi's words," Nico was a golden child ". Everyone knows him and everyone treats him differently. Just Because of his dad. But every time lewis fought for his name. After many many years in racing, Nico mentioned their Childhood rivery like this.

Hamilton and rosberg at driving training center 

"In my Racing Career, Most of the time I drove with Hamilton as a teammate and also as a competitor. In all those moments I saw something from him. He dedicated himself to race and drive like a madman. His attitude and mentality never changed. In short, Lewis is the same person I saw in Go-cart who was also in F1."

Lewis and Nico were teammates in Mercedes Benz in 2012-2016. But At present, their childhood friendship is not in a good position. Sadly though we have to understand That's the outcome of the pressure of competition. 

After a brilliant junior career, Lewis has signed with McLaren in 2007. But that was a long time ago, In 1998 Little lewis joined the McLaren Junior driving program with his dad. After a near-decade, McLaren CEO Choose lewis hamilton as their new racing horse. They have planed the next five years for super gambling with this young blood.

 In 2007 Lewis was so new young and unmatured. But He has skill and confidence. Other than that Mclaren gave him the faster car. With born skill and new hopes, young hamilton began his F1 career in the 2007 season. 

Lewis was the first black driver who compete in Mclaren. When he drive Mclaren in 2007, His teammate was Fernando Alonso, He is a two-time world champion in 2005 and 2006. According to Lewis, it was additional pressure for him.

Alanso and hamilton in 2007 

" When I met Alonso very first time in Mclaren's office, I was shocked and wondering. He's a very tough driver to beat, Everyone pushes me to get merged with Alonso. Trust me it's a bloody hell of a pressure."

2007 Season started with Australian Grand Prix on 18 march in Melbourne Grand Prix circuit. It has 58 laps and Kimi Raikkonen won first place, Second place goes to defending champion, Alonso. As a  rookie, Lewis Hamilton won his first podium in there. Everyone was surprised in Melbourne. Lewis Hamilton officially announced 

" I'm the new dog in the yard." 

At the end of the season Ferrari rider, Kimi became world champion with 110 points. With nine consecutive podiums winning, Hamilton has become the first runner-up. He won nine podium finishes in his debut season. , more than any other rookie in f1 history.  Lewis won Canadian, the USA, British, Hungarian, Japanese, and Chinese Grand Prix. But He couldn't win Brazil Grand Prix. Anyway Considering his overall performance, He missed the world championship by one point. 

Hamilton with his first Grand-prix at Canada

Despite the sadness end, The Mclaren had built up more confidence than they had in their newcomer. Because of all this, 23-year-old Hamilton started training for the 2008 tournament better than ever. 

Next Episode: After 23 Years 09 Months and  26 Days the Boy becomes a World Champion.