F1 driver race car numbers 2023: Why does Lewis Hamilton use No.44 in Formula 1?
![F1 driver race car numbers 2023: Why does Lewis Hamilton use No.44 in Formula 1?](https://library.sportingnews.com/styles/crop_style_16_9_desktop/s3/2022-03/11aa%20%285%29_3.png?itok=dztp7M_v)
Formula 1 introduced race numbers for all drivers in 2014 and multiple world champion Lewis Hamilton has explained his reasons for Number 44.
![](https://www.grandprix247.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Hamilton-Mexico-2023.jpg)
Hamilton: Many cars that hadn't been tested were also illegal
![](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/M222265-e1576579738747.jpg)
Lewis Hamilton tells the story behind his number '44
![](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/formula-1/2023/05/24/TELEMMGLPICT000334536089_16849477579810_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqejNO4PGqGKUuCyfxU9xRSmMZCfI2ZaeQYRaj0f43PhY.jpeg?imwidth=480)
Mercedes have two races to keep Lewis Hamilton out of Ferrrai's clutches
![](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/f1wikia/images/9/9f/LewisHam.png/revision/latest?cb=20220309110334)
Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 Wiki
Die-cast metal with plastic parts & rubber tyres Officially licensed Excellent body paint graphics Length of the vehicle : 1:43 Approx Race : 2022
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mxHvMzmzL.jpg)
JODIYAAH 1:43 2022 F1 Mercedes-AMG Team W13 #44 Lewis Hamilton #63 Georage Russell Alloy Luxury Vehicle Diecast Cars Model Toy (2022 W13 No.63)
![](https://images.footballfanatics.com/mercedes-amg-petronas-f1-team/mercedes-amg-petronas-f1-no44-lewis-hamilton-1:64-model_ss4_p-13364192+pv-2+u-14nfar8d1rft3a74hgvu+v-118e7c13849e488f8148bc55374ed772.jpg?_hv=2&w=900)
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 No.44 Lewis Hamilton 1:64 Model
![](https://images.footballfanatics.com/mercedes-amg-petronas-f1-team/mercedes-amg-petronas-f1-no44-lewis-hamilton-1:64-model_ss4_p-13364192+u-14nfar8d1rft3a74hgvu+v-278fbc9fddec4a5fb7235af4666b17af.jpg?_hv=2&w=900)
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 No.44 Lewis Hamilton 1:64 Model
![](https://cdn-wp.thesportsrush.com/2023/04/323aaba0-untitled-design-2023-04-25t202023.148.jpg?w=3840&q=60)
Why Did Lewis Hamilton Choose 44 As His Racing Number? - The SportsRush
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/37/FIA_F1_Austria_2023_Nr._44_%281%29.jpg/220px-FIA_F1_Austria_2023_Nr._44_%281%29.jpg)
Lewis Hamilton - Wikipedia
![](https://cdn-6.motorsport.com/static/img/amp/5200000/5280000/5285000/5285500/5285599/s6_1000044/1000044.jpg)
Lewis Hamilton: I don't like running #1 on my Formula 1 car at all
Verstappen has Hamilton's number but probably not for long
![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2022/09/R2206D_TELEGRAMME.jpg)
Number One in Formula One
![](https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-105468749,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-4/105468749.jpg)
F1: F1 drivers' racing numbers explained: Who uses what number and why - Times of India
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Lewis_Hamilton_2022_S%C3%A3o_Paulo_Grand_Prix_%2852498120773%29_%28cropped%29.jpg)
Lewis Hamilton - Wikipedia