Lewis Hamilton burst onto the FORMULA 1 scene in 2007 with McLaren‑Mercedes, delivering one of the most remarkable rookie seasons in the sport’s history. In his very first race at the Australian Grand Prix he scored a podium with third place, then went on to notch four wins — including standout victories in Canada and Indianapolis — and 12 podiums overall, tying the record for most wins by a debutant and setting a new record for rookie podium finishes. His performance put him in contention for t