Lewis Hamilton is arguably the most recognizable and marketable face in F1.

Alex Albon claims F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton ‘is bigger’ than the $29 billion worth sport

Alex Albon, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell (Via IMAGO)

Lewis Hamilton accomplished things that no one else did in Formula One. With seven championships, 103 race wins and 104 poles he is the most successful driver in the history of the sport and statistically is the undisputed GOAT of F1.

His driving skills, which are marked by remarkable skill, strategic knowledge, and consistency, have raised the bar for excellence. The level of competition in Formula 1 has increased as a result of Hamilton’s constant drive for achievement, motivating a new generation of drivers to aim high.

Beyond his skill in racing, Hamilton has achieved great success. Hamilton has blazed a path for inclusion and diversity in Formula 1, utilizing his position to speak out on social justice and encourage more diversity in the industry. In addition to becoming a sports legend, his accomplishments off the track as a fashion icon have elevated him to the status of a global symbol of positive change.

In 2025, he will unlock a new chapter for the whole of Hamilton and Formula 1. He is set to join Ferrari replacing Carlos Sainz. This will start another legacy-defining chapter of his life. In light of all this ex-Red Bull and current Willaims driver Alex Albon has broken down the significance of the knighted Englishman. He reckons that Hamilton is sometimes bigger than the sport as a brand.

He is just as [big as], if not bigger than, the sport.
Albon said via whowhatwear.com.
Lewis Hamilton envisions a long run with Ferrari
According to Lewis Hamilton, joining Ferrari in 2025 will be a “huge challenge” and a chance to “start a new chapter” in his record-breaking Formula One career. On the last day of testing in Bahrain, Hamilton made his first appearance of the year at an F1 press conference, where he discussed in public the move that took the racing world by surprise earlier this month.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari (via X)
Hamilton remarked that Michael Schumacher was the most successful driver for the Scuderia ever. He won five titles for the team between 2000 and 2004 and set several records. During the press conference, he went into further detail about that description as well as his lifelong love for Ferrari. Hamilton also mentioned that the team had not won a world championship in 17 years.

Hamilton then stated that his move to Ferrari was possible due to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur. The 39-year-old dream will come true but winning a championship in Ferrari will be different. Ferrari has been looking for a championship for the last 15 years.