Lewis Hamilton slips off shackles as others slide at Silverstone

Just as Shakespeare once wrote that there are seven ages of man, so Gary Neville once said that there are five stages of life as a British sports star. This being Lewis Hamilton, he has raced through the first two at 200mph. Yesterday, in a performance of quite stunning nerve, he entered the third.

Lewis Hamilton wins German Grand Prix with dominant drive

Lewis Hamilton had just produced a drive of breathtaking brilliance to win the German Grand Prix and, having finished all the podium celebrations, the winner's press conference and assorted television interviews, was about to walk back into his team's motorhome.

Lewis Hamilton happy with second best

No wonder that Felipe Massa loves Istanbul Park. Yesterday the only problem he encountered on his way to a hat-trick of victories here came on the 24th lap when Lewis Hamilton pulled a daring and successful passing move on him going into Turn 12.

Lewis Hamilton's confidence back on track after battling performance

The confidence that appeared to have deserted Lewis Hamilton at times this season was back surging through his veins last night after an excellent drive in the Turkish Grand Prix helped him to finish an unlikely runner-up behind Felipe Massa, of Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton moves into pole position on rich list

He has not won the Formula One World Championship yet - and his sternest critics say that he may never achieve that - but Lewis Hamilton is Britain's highest paid sportsman. In addition to his £75 million basic salary from McLaren Mercedes over the next five years, Hamilton is about to a sign personal sponsorship deal with Reebok, the sports equipment manufacturer, that is thought to be worth £10 million spread over a minimum of three years.

Lewis Hamilton roped into Vodafone stunt: is this what you call the pits?

In the pantheon of ridiculous publicity stunts, it may rate among the greatest. Lewis Hamilton was required to take on the role of the Greek God Apollo in the sacking of Troy in one of the sport’s more bizarre moments.