There's his friend-turned-rival Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth title in a row. Just like the only driver to achieve that feat, Michael Schumacher, Verstappen is a hard racer who isn't afraid to bend the rules — as Norris knows from bitter experience.

Lewis Hamilton is the only Black driver to compete in Formula One and holds seven drivers’ championship trophies, tied for the most with Michael Schumacher. Hamilton has won several awards and has broken numerous records.

Lando Norris and McLaren are the title favourites heading into the new season after a strong pre-season test in Bahrain, but the Brit will face a number of challengers. One of these could be his team-mate, Oscar Piastri, who won two Grands Prix during his sophomore year and completed every lap over the 24 events.

A look back at when Lewis Hamilton broke Michael Schumacher's record after a PlayStation session with ex-Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has issued an update on when he plans to retire.

There's his friend-turned-rival Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth title in a row. Just like the only driver to achieve that feat, Michael Schumacher, Verstappen is a hard racer who isn't afraid to bend the rules — as Norris knows from bitter experience.

Lewis Hamilton has ambitions to win a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 title but has seen doubt cast on his aspirations since joining Ferrari from Mercedes for the 2025 season

Michael Schumacher voiced his opposition in 2009 when the FIA introduced a rule change to determine the F1 champion based on wins rather than the points system. This rule, if enforced, could have altered the fate of champions like Lewis Hamilton.

Ralf Schumacher, brother of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, has sparked controversy by declaring Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Ferrari won’t deliver his historic eighth world title in 2025. Schumacher argues adapting to Ferrari’s complex ecosystem—car dynamics,

“No, Michael Schumacher wouldn’t be happy to see Lewis Hamilton win the eighth championship,” he told YaySweepstakes.com. “Nobody who holds a record wants to be beaten. It's the name of the game, that's why you're a sportsman. And every driver, including me, always said, ‘Oh, the number of wins don't matter, records don't’, but that's not true.

Lewis Hamilton has been warned he is "expected to fight at the front, beat Leclerc and bring the team forward".

There is an ongoing debate about whether Michael Schumacher or Lewis Hamilton is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. Both drivers have achieved seven World Championships. Hamilton holds more victories,