{
  "id": 18985226,
  "title": "Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton becomes 2nd driver in F1 to start 400 races",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/seven-time-champion-lewis-hamilton-becomes-2nd-driver-in-f1-to-start",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T17:22:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/autoracing/2026/11/08/seven-time-champion-lewis-hamilton-becomes-2nd-driver-in-f1-to-start-400-races"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 champion, etched his name in the record books by starting his 400th race. This momentous occasion transpired during the São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos.\n\nHamilton, now 41, etched his name alongside his former teammate and fellow legend, Fernando Alonso, who reached the same milestone in 2024 at the Mexican Grand Prix. The two, who have been rivals throughout their careers, now share the distinction of being the only two drivers to have accomplished this feat.\n\nHamilton's journey in F1 began in 2007 with McLaren, marking the start of an illustrious career. At the same race where he clinched his first title in 2008, he also started his 400th race. His victory in that dramatic race was against local favorite Felipe Massa, a testament to Hamilton's prowess on the track.\n\nAlonso, who began his career in 2001, also achieved the 400 race milestone in 2024. His journey, like Hamilton's, has been marked by fierce competition and numerous victories. As of now, these two stand as the only drivers in F1 history to have started 400 races.",
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    "Lewis Hamilton becomes 2nd driver to start 400 races in F1",
    "Achieved milestone during São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos",
    "Hamilton and Fernando Alonso share distinction of 400 race start"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}