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Topics: Lewis Hamilton, Celebrity Net Worth, Formula 1
Tom Hennessy
Lewis Hamilton, perhaps one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, has dominated the sport with Mclaren and Mercedes for the last decade.
The Brit has won a joint-record seven World Drivers' Championship titles (level with Michael Schumacher) and holds the records for the most wins (103), pole positions (103), and podium finishes (184).
Hamilton won consecutive titles in 2014 and 2015, triumphs that involved a rivalry with his teammate Nico Rosberg, and claimed an astonishing four consecutive titles between 2017-2020.
As they eagerly anticipate the British Grand Prix, fans are understandably wondering how much Lewis Hamilton is worth.
As of 2022 Lewis Hamilton, has an estimated net worth of $285 million (£232.9 million), according to celebritynetworth.
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Hamilton grew up in Stevenage and had his mind on racing since childhood.
Aged 6, he finished second in the national BRCA championship (a remote-control car racing competition) against adult competition.
Hamilton got his first go-kart the same year, and in 2010 he became the youngest driver to win the British cadet karting championship.
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The budding driver's career was funded by his father juggling up to four jobs while watching all of Hamilton’s races.
He was quickly signed for Maclaren’s Young Drivers Programme in 1998, they rest as they say, is history.
Hamilton moved to Monaco in 2010, purchasing a house worth a reported £10 million.
On the topic of property, the Brit also owns an apartment in Manhattan, New York which he reportedly bought for $40 million in 2017, and an estate in Colorado where he has said he would live after his retirement.
Off the track, Hamilton writes and produces music, he even featured on Christina Aguilera's song, ‘Pipe’.
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He also owns his own vegan restaurant chain and a clothing line in collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger.