Collector Hamilton – Sébastien Alberto: “Lewis was a sponge, he really wanted to learn”

He is one of the few French engineers to have opened the doors of Woking. The native of Aix-en-Provence witnessed Lewis Hamilton's first steps in the costume of apprentice Formula 1 driver. The former Formula Renault driver discovered a young man with disconcerting maturity.

Published 15/11/2024 à 18:00

Medhi Casaurang

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Collector Hamilton – Sébastien Alberto: “Lewis was a sponge, he really wanted to learn”

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This article can be found in our Collector Lewis Hamilton. 100 pages retracing the immense career of the most victorious driver in Formula 1, available in our online store in paper format or in numerical format.

How did you first meet Lewis Hamilton?

Yes, I remember it well. It was at the end of the 2004 season. He was coming off a difficult campaign in F3 Euro Series with Manor (5th). McLaren, who had an eye on his progress,

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Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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