Season snapshot · 2019
Source: Jolpica F1 API- WDC finish
- P1
- Wins
- 11
- Podiums
- 17
- Points
- 413
- DNFs
- 0
- Constructor
- Mercedes AMG F1
Race-by-race
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | P1 | P2 | 18 |
| Bahrain | P3 | P1 | 25 |
| Chinese | P2 | P1 | 25 |
| Azerbaijan | P2 | P2 | 18 |
| Spanish | P2 | P1 | 26 |
| Monaco | P1 | P1 | 25 |
| Canadian | P2 | P1 | 25 |
| French | P1 | P1 | 25 |
| Austrian | P4 | P5 | 10 |
| British | P2 | P1 | 26 |
| German | P1 | P9 | 2 |
| Hungarian | P3 | P1 | 25 |
| Belgian | P3 | P2 | 18 |
| Italian | P2 | P3 | 16 |
| Singapore | P2 | P4 | 12 |
| Russian | P2 | P1 | 26 |
| Japanese | P4 | P3 | 16 |
| Mexican | P3 | P1 | 25 |
| United States | P5 | P2 | 18 |
| Brazilian | P3 | P7 | 6 |
| Abu Dhabi | P1 | P1 | 26 |
Lewis Hamilton's 2019 Formula 1 season was a demonstration of sustained excellence, where he leveraged Mercedes' strong package with tactical precision to secure his sixth Drivers' Championship.
Going in
Heading into 2019, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes AMG F1 were defending champions, having dominated the turbo-hybrid era since 2014. The expectation was for continued strong performance, but Ferrari, particularly with Charles Leclerc joining Sebastian Vettel, was widely anticipated to offer a more consistent challenge than in previous years. Valtteri Bottas, Hamilton's teammate, also started the season with renewed vigor, signaling his intent to contest the title. The V6 turbo-hybrid power units, with their fuel-flow restrictions and the heavier car regulations, continued to define the technical landscape, demanding a blend of raw pace and efficient management from both drivers and teams.
How it played out
Hamilton's season began with a second-place finish in Australia, behind Bottas, but he quickly established his rhythm with consecutive victories in Bahrain and China. The early part of the season saw Mercedes achieve an unprecedented five consecutive 1-2 finishes, with Hamilton taking three of those wins. His consistency was a hallmark; he finished on the podium in 17 of the 21 races and, remarkably, recorded zero DNFs throughout the entire season. This level of reliability, combined with his driving, allowed him to build a significant points advantage.
Ferrari showed flashes of pace, particularly in qualifying, but often struggled to convert pole positions into race wins, especially against Hamilton's racecraft and Mercedes' strategic prowess. The mid-season saw a slight dip in Hamilton's form, notably a fifth-place finish in Austria after starting fourth, and a challenging German Grand Prix where, despite starting from pole, he finished ninth after several incidents in changeable conditions. However, he rebounded strongly, including a strategic victory in Hungary, where a late pit stop allowed him to chase down and overtake Max Verstappen. For a perspective on drivers navigating different competitive tiers, one might look at Carlos Sainz — 2018 season in the midfield.