Where Does Lewis Hamilton Rank on List of F1’s Greatest Drivers?

The first act of Lewis Hamilton's Formula One career opened with such promise. In 2007, he won four races and nearly stole the title from his more experienced rivals, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso. The following year, he did win at the final corner of the final lap of the final race. But then followed a long second act, where Hamilton's resolve was tested both professionally and personally. Four more seasons at McLaren did not yield a finish higher than fourth in the drivers' championship. A surprising move to Mercedes for 2013 showed flashes of promise—five pole positions, a win in Hungary—but also more of the same. Before the 2014 season, I questioned whether Hamilton was at the same level as Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, ...

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