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The race suit which Lewis Hamilton wore en route to a historic maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2007 Canadian
Hamilton’s race-worn suit, which was featured in Sotheby’s ‘Icon of Excellence’ catalogue, commemorates his successful career as a seven-time Formula 1 champion. In his debut season with McLaren in 2007, Hamilton secured five podium finishes in his first five races and clinched his first pole position in Canada. He managed to defend his lead against Fernando Alonso and triumphed in the race, marking the beginning of his record-breaking 103 wins. This particular suit was also worn by Hamilton during his second victory at the United States Grand Prix and in a practice session in Canada. It holds significance as it was involved in a notorious qualifying session in the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Hamilton’s teammate blocked him in the pitlane, leading to a penalty for Alonso and a subsequent win for Hamilton. His second season with McLaren in 2008 resulted in his first World Championship, as he clinched the title by a single point.
