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

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 marginalized communities. Beyond his unparalleled on-track exploits - leveling the record books held by the legendary Michael Schumacher - 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 act - chasing a record-setting 8th world title at the wheel of the iconic Ferrari team, the ultimate validation of his greatness.

Details

ISBN13: 9781035071654
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 272
Edition:
Publication Date: 11 Mar 2025
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.3(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

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).

Reviews

Sir Lewis is an engrossing, deeply detailed portrait of a powerful role model that transcends sport. This book is timeless, illuminating and necessary -- Mirin Fader, author of the New York Times bestsellers Giannis and Dream
Michael Sawyer’s riveting narrative brings fuller context to the rise of Lewis Hamilton as the first Black, winningest race car driver, and worldwide tastemaker. This is a must read -- Tamara Payne, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author of Dead Are Rising: The Life of Malcolm X
Gripping storytelling . . . This is a book that I will read again and again to be entertained and challenged -- Myisha Cherry, author of The Case for Rage
With Sir Lewis, Michael E. Sawyer has given us one of the most probative books on Formula One since Tom Rubython’s The Life of Senna . . . a deeply engaged, knowledgeable study of Hamilton’s impact on the art and technology of Formula One racing, we discover how that impact reflects profound global socio-political transformation -- R. A. Judy, Professor of Critical and Cultural Studies at University of Pittsburg