Lewis Hamilton is set to become the first black driver in Formula One after McLaren announced that he would be partnering double World Champion Fernando Alonso during the 2007 F1 season. Find out more about Lewis...

1985: Born Tewin, Hertfordshire, January 7

1995: British cadet class and STP karting champion

1996: Wins the Champions of the Future, Sky TV KartMasters and Five Nations karting series

1997: Moves up to junior Yamaha and wins Champions of the Future series and Super One series

1998: Competing in junior Intercontinental A is second in McLaren Mercedes Champions of the Future and fourth at the Italian Open
Confirmed he will be supported by McLaren and Mercedes-Benz

1999: Italian 'Industrials' champion at Intercontinental A level
Vice European champion, Trophy de Pomposa winner and fourth at Italian Open Championship at junior-Intercontinental level

2000: In Formula A, wins all four rounds to become European champion, also wins World Cup and the Masters at Bercy
Named as British Racing Drivers' Club 'Rising Star' member

2001: Finishes fifth in the British Formula Renault winter series

2002: Finishes third, with three race wins, in British Formula Renault championship

2003: Wins British Formula Renault championship

2005: Formula 3 Euroseries champion

2006: Wins the GP2 Series
September 13 is given first test in a McLaren Formula One car
And on November 24 is confirmed as race driver for 2007 season for McLaren