ALL SEVEN WINNING RACING CARS DRIVEN BY LEWIS HAMILTON ON DISPLAY IN THE MERCEDES-BENZ MUSEUM
As Lewis Hamilton prepares for a new chapter with Ferrari in 2025, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating his extraordinary career with a special display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Hamilton, the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, secured seven World Championship titles in Mercedes-powered cars - an unmatched achievement that has left an indelible mark on motorsport history. From now until 6 January 2025, fans can experience a unique tribute to Hamilton’s legacy, with six of his title-winning Formula 1 cars showcased in the museum’s Great Hall, free of charge. His iconic 2020 championship-winning Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 EQ Performance remains a centrepiece in the permanent exhibition, displayed in Legends Room 7: Silver Arrows – Races and Records. The special presentation kicked off with Hamilton himself as the first guest. Following his final race with the Silver Arrows, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, hosted a farewell event at the museum. The intimate gathering brought together team members, motorsport icons, and company executives to celebrate Hamilton—not only for his record-breaking achievements but also for his role as a champion of fairness, diversity, and inclusion. During his visit, Hamilton also explored the museum’s new “Pit Stop” interactive station in Legends Room 7, where visitors can test their skills against the world record pit stop time of 1.8 seconds, which was set by McLaren during a pit stop for Lando Norris. Adding a personal touch, Lewis signed the station, leaving his mark for fans to enjoy and take selfies next to.
Hamilton’s departure marks the end of an era for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1, but his achievements remain etched in history. This tribute allows fans to celebrate his incredible journey and witness firsthand the cars that powered him to greatness. As a reminder of that career, here are some Hamilton stats:
Most World Championships - 7, joint with Michael Schumacher
Most race wins - 105
Most wins with the same Constructor - 84
Most wins from pole position - 61
Most wins at the same Grand Prix - 9, British GP
Most wins at same circuit - 9, Silverstone
Most podiums - 202
Most pole positions - 104
Most pole positions at the same Grand Prix - 9, Hungary
Most starts for the same Constructor - 240, Mercedes
Most front row starts - 176
Most points scored - 4,862.5
Most points finishes - 308
Most Q3 appearances - 323
Most races as championship leader - 126
Youngest F1 World Championship leader - 22 years, 126 days
The Cars on Display celebrating Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 Career:
2008: McLaren-Mercedes MP4-23
2014: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 W05
2015: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 W06 Hybrid
2017: Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+
2018: Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+
2019: Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+
2020: Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 EQ Performance (permanent exhibit)
Take a look at the YouTube video that shows an emotional farewell to Sir Lews Hamilton as he leaves the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team after a successful 12-year career - heading to Ferrari for a refreshing new take on life: One Last Lap | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes-AMG
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