World Champion Lewis Hamilton has brought the number 1 back to Formula 1 after a four-year absence at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton has used 44 as his permanent number since the revised scheme was introduced ahead of the 2014 campaign. World Champions have the option to use the number 1 – which Sebastian Vettel took up in 2014 – but Hamilton has retained 44 in his title-defending campaigns in 2015, 2016 and 2018. Hamilton wrapped up the 2018 title at last month’s Mexican Grand Prix, with his fifth title drawing him level with Juan Manuel Fangio, and behind only Michael Schumacher on the all-time list. Hamilton appeared on track during Friday practice for the...
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