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Sir Lewis

The Definitive Biography
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At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England has risen to become the most dominant and influential Formula One driver of his time. This authoritative biography follows Hamilton's pathway from his early days karting on local tracks to the glitz and pressure... Read More
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Sir Lewis

The definitive biography of the greatest formula one driver of all time, Lewis Hamilton.

The definitive biography of seven-time Formula One World Drivers' Championship winner Lewis Hamilton - arguably the greatest Formula One driver of all time

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At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England has risen to become the most dominant and influential Formula One driver of his time. This authoritative biography follows Hamilton's pathway from his early days karting on local tracks to the glitz and pressure of the Formula One circuit. Along the way, we witness Hamilton's single-minded determination to reach the top, even as he challenged racial barriers and opposition at every turn. His triumph over adversity is all the more inspiring given Hamilton's pioneering role in making motorsports accessible to marginalised communities.

Beyond his unparalleled on-track exploitsβ€”levelling the record books held by the legendary Michael Schumacherβ€”Hamilton has used his platform to advocate for social justice, environmental sustainability, and diversity. Hamilton has emerged as a voice of moral clarity, leveraging his fame to push Formula One and global sports to be a force for positive change.

As Hamilton nears the twilight of his racing career, this book examines his lasting legacy. From shattering stereotypes to inspiring new generations of motor enthusiasts, Hamilton's impact extends far beyond just his championship trophies. The book culminates with Hamilton's potential final actβ€”chasing a record-setting 8th world title at the wheel of the iconic Ferrari team, the ultimate validation of his greatness.

Sir Lewis by Michael Sawyer and Michael E. Sawyer offers readers a comprehensive look at a champion whose influence transcends the racetrack.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035071654

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Michael Sawyer is an Associate Professor of English and David C. Fredericks Honors College Electus Faculty Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh. He has delivered talks and keynotes for numerous prestigious institutions, among them NYU, Yale, Brown, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library, Morehouse College, and others. He is the author of Black Minded: the Political Philopsphy of Malcolm X (University of Chicago Press, 2020).

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