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Sir Lewis

Michael E. Sawyer,  Michael Sawyer

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ISBN: 9781035071654
Format: Trade Paperback
Pub Date: 11/03/2025
Category: Biography & True Stories, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
Imprint: Macmillan
Price: $36.99
Pages: 320

At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England has risen
to become the most dominant and influential Formula One driver of his time. This
authoritative biography follows Hamilton's pathway from his early days karting on local
tracks to the glitz and pressure of the Formula One circuit. Along the way, we witness
Hamilton's single-minded determination to reach the top, even as he challenged racial
barriers and opposition at every turn. His triumph over adversity is all the more inspiring
given Hamilton's pioneering role in making motorsports accessible to marginalized
communities.

Beyond his unparalleled on-track exploits - leveling the record books held by the
legendary Michael Schumacher – Hamilton has used his platform to advocate for social
justice, environmental sustainability, and diversity. Hamilton has emerged as a voice of
moral clarity, leveraging his fame to push Formula One and global sports to be a force for
positive change.

As Hamilton nears the twilight of his racing career, this book examines his lasting legacy.
From shattering stereotypes to inspiring new generations of motor enthusiasts,
Hamilton's impact extends far beyond just his championship trophies. The book
culminates with Hamilton's potential final act - chasing a record-setting 8th world title at
the wheel of the iconic Ferrari team, the ultimate validation of his greatness.

Author Information

Michael Sawyer is an Associate Professor of English and
David C. Fredericks Honors College Electus Faculty Fellow at
the University of Pittsburgh. He has delivered talks and
keynotes for numerous prestigious institutions, among
them NYU, Yale, Brown, the Schomburg Center for
Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library,
Morehouse College, and others. He is the author of Black
Minded: the Political Philopsphy of Malcolm X (University of
Chicago Press, 2020).

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