Lewis Carl David Hamilton (born in Stevenage; January 7, 1985) is an English Formula One driver. He is the youngest ever Formula One Champion. He currently races for the Mclaren Mercedes Team after being signed at the age of 13. To date he has had 9 Formula One wins and 22 podium finishes. Due to his mixed race heritage he is often referred to as 'the first black driver in Formula One'.He is also known for his relationship to singer and global star Nicole Scherzinger.