Lewis Hamilton: My Story. [Paperback]

Lewis Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2008

Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season in grand prix racing, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis. In his first season in F1, Lewis Hamilton thrilled the world of motor racing by finishing on the podium in his first nine consecutive races -- the first driver to do so in the sport's 57-year history -- and drove to victories in Canada, America, Hungary and Japan. But bare statistics alone do scant justice to the amazing impact Lewis Hamilton has had on the sporting landscape. My Story gives the real account from Lewis himself, as he sets the record straight about his colourful life on and off the track. Given a grounded upbringing by his dedicated father in unremarkable Stevenage, Lewis tells about how he first tried out go-karting while on a cut-price family holiday in Ibiza. In his book he gives the real version of events at a motor sport dinner where, as a nine-year-old wearing a borrowed suit, he approached McLaren team boss Ron Dennis with the immortal words that were to change his life forever. He rose rapidly through the Junior and Formula ranks, dominating every series with his raw speed and canny race craft. Here Lewis candidly recalls those key moments that shaped his career and went some way towards compensating for the sacrifices made by his father Anthony in getting his son to the top. Lewis also charts how he got into the sport and was signed up by Ron Dennis, what motivates him, who are his closest friends, how he copes with the constant travelling, and the physical and mental challenges of driving a state-of-the-art Formula 1 car. He looks back in detail at the 2007 World Championship -- the race wins, the frightening crash in Germany, his intense rivalry with team-mate Fernando Alonso, his special relationship with Ron Dennis, and the furore over the Ferrari allegations -- right up to the dramatic last race of the season in Brazil.

Editorial Reviews

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'Lewis will create the benchmark for a whole generation of drivers...He is already turning television viewers back on to motor racing' Jackie Stewart 'Lewis Hamilton is a phenomenon -- nobody has come into the sport and done what he's done' Murray Walker Few 22-year-olds have achieved enough to warrant 290 pages of reminiscence, but Hamilton is the exeption.' 'Hamilton is not only outstandingly gifted as a racing driver, he is genuinely articulate and charming.' The Daily Telegraph

About the Author

Lewis Hamilton was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in January 1985. By the age of eight he was racing karts, at ten he drove to his first British championship, and at thirteen he was signed to the McLaren team. He made his F1 debut at the 2007 Australian GP and won in Canada, USA, Hungary and Japan during that season, finishing second in the World Driver's Championship.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harpersport (July 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007270062
• ISBN-13: 978-0007270064
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,420,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great preview of a future champion, May 27, 2011

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This review is from: Lewis Hamilton: My Story (Kindle Edition)

This is a great book written at pretty much the perfect time. This book concludes at the end of 2007, the season before Hamilton becomes world champion. Knowing now that he accomplishes his dream of becomming WC in 2008 makes reading this book all the more interesting. I'm not sure Lewis would have been able to capture the same passion and determination if he decided to wait a couple of years to publish a biography. As a big Hamilton fan, I found it very entertaining to read the stories of his youth, family, early racing career, and dedication to McLaren Mercedes. This is great background reading for anyone that follows Lewis or F1 in general.