# Hamilton marks 400th race in honorary home of Brazil

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hamilton-marks-400th-race-in-honorary-home-of-brazil/
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:01:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T22:24:33+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/hamilton-marks-400th-race-in-honorary-home-brazil-6529136
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Hamilton reaches 400 Formula One starts in Brazil.
- He remains third in the championship, two points behind Verstappen.
- Rivals praise his longevity and continued competitiveness.

## Summary

Lewis Hamilton will make his 400th Formula One start at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a milestone celebrated in Brazil, where he is hugely popular and an honorary citizen. The seven-time world champion remains a contender near the front of the field, and fellow drivers have praised his speed, commitment and influence on younger competitors.

Hamilton, 41, has won a record 106 races and taken 105 pole positions; he is third in the championship, two points behind Max Verstappen. He claimed pole in Mexico last week and finished second after a clash with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton debuted with McLaren in 2007, won his first title in 2008 and six more with Mercedes before joining Ferrari; only Fernando Alonso has made more grand prix starts.

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