When is Lewis Hamilton's birthday?

Lewis Hamilton's birthday is January 7. He was born on January 7, 1985 in Stevenage, United Kingdom.

Who shares a birthday with Lewis Hamilton?

Famous people who share Lewis Hamilton's January 7 birthday include Millard Fillmore, Jeremy Renner, Nicolas Cage, Gregory XIII and Ichirō Mizuki.

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Lewis Hamilton — Age & Birthday

Born: 7 January 1985 · Age: 41

How old is Lewis Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton is 41 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 7 January 1985.

British racing driver who holds a record-equalling seven Formula One world titles and the most race wins in history

Did you know?He was the first Black driver to compete in Formula One and was awarded a knighthood for services to motorsport in 2021.

Quick facts

Date of birth7 January 1985
Age41
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceStevenage, United Kingdom
OccupationFormula One driver, racing automobile driver

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Lewis Hamilton is one of the most successful racing drivers of all time. He grew up on a council estate in Stevenage, where his father worked several jobs to fund his karting. McLaren signed him to its young driver programme at 13. He won his first world title in 2008 in a dramatic last-lap finish in Brazil. At Mercedes he won six more, equalling Michael Schumacher's record of seven. He holds the record for most Grand Prix wins and pole positions. He has campaigned for diversity in motorsport, and joined Ferrari in 2025.

Key Milestones

2007: McLaren – debut
2008: World Champion – first
2013: Mercedes – joins
2020: Seventh title – equals record

Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Ferrari.

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Lewis Hamilton: Seven-Time F1 World Champion

British racing driver, born 1985

Lewis Hamilton was born in Stevenage on 7 January 1985.

He made his F1 debut with McLaren in 2007.

He won seven world titles (2008, 2014–15, 2017–20).

He joined Ferrari in 2025.

Career highlights

2007McLaren: debut
2008World Champion: first
2013Mercedes: joins
2020Seventh title: equals record
2025Ferrari: joins

Did you know?He was knighted in 2021.

Age: 41
Status: Living

Family

Father: Anthony Hamilton

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When is Lewis Hamilton's birthday?: Lewis Hamilton's birthday is January 7. He was born on January 7, 1985 in Stevenage, United Kingdom.
How old is Lewis Hamilton?: Lewis Hamilton is 41 years old, and turns 42 on his next birthday, January 7.
Who shares a birthday with Lewis Hamilton?: Famous people who share Lewis Hamilton's January 7 birthday include Millard Fillmore, Jeremy Renner, Nicolas Cage, Gregory XIII and Ichirō Mizuki.

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