LEWIS HAMILTON

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton Formula One champion Little Lewis s childhood was filled with cars motorcycles and watching Formula One with his dad On his fifth birthday he received a remote controlled racing car and joined a local club It was hard being the only black child there but he listened to his dad s words Let your results speak for you His hobby led him to go kart racing and at the age of 10 he became the youngest ever winner of the British cadet go karting competition Shortly after he began training as a racing driving with McLaren rising through the ranks to compete at Formula One s Grand Prix Despite his amazing successes from breaking the record for the most triumphs in Formula One to his knighthood Lewis has never forgotten where he came from Today he is a campaigner for racial justice and racial diversity in sport as well as an advocate for positive mental health as well as environmental issues This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible racing driver s life so f