How many grand prix did Lewis Hamilton win in 2008?

Answer 1

The 2008 Formula One season was the 59th FIA Formula One World Championship season. It began on 16 March and ended on 2 November with eighteen Grand Prix races. Lewis Hamilton won the driver's title while Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro won the constructors' title. In winning the title, Hamilton became the youngest driver ever to win the title and the first black driver to do so. He was also the first British champion since Damon Hill in 1996. Eleven teams competed in the championship, albeit Super Aguri withdrew on 6 May from the 2008 Formula One season due to financial troubles, completing four races. New technical rules for 2008 included the banning of traction control after it was re-introduced in 2001. 2008 also introduced two new street circuits. The Valencia Street Circuit and Marina Bay Street Circuit hosted the European GP and the new Singapore GP respectively. The Singapore GP was also the first Formula One event held at night.

Answer 2

The number varies season to season. It is usually around 16-18 races every season. This year 2009 there are a total of 17 races whereas last year 2008 had a total of 18 races.

Answer 3

Lewis Hamilton won 5 races in the 2008 season

Answer 4

There are currently 6 former world champions competing in the 2012 series

Answer 5

There will be 6:

• Kimi Riakkonen
• Jenson button
• Lewis Hamilton
• Sebastian Vettel
• Fernando Alonso
• Micheal Schumacher