Lewis Hamilton made a historic Formula 1 debut in 2007 with the McLaren Mercedes team. In one of the most successful rookie campaigns in the sport's history, he claimed 4 race wins, 12 podium finishes, and finished 2nd in the World Drivers' Championship, missing the title by a single point.

His 2007 season statistics and achievements highlight a spectacular start to his Formula 1 career. Final Position: 2nd overallPoints: 109 Wins: 4 (Canada, USA, Hungary, Japan) Podiums: 12 Pole Positions: 6Fastest Laps: 2Teammate: Fernando Alonso (Hamilton tied him in points, but was awarded 2nd place in the standings via a count-back of better race finishes)