F1 driver race car numbers 2023: Why does Lewis Hamilton use No.44 in Formula 1?

Formula 1 introduced race numbers for all drivers in 2014 and multiple world champion Lewis Hamilton has explained his reasons for Number 44.

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Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore. 17th Sep, 2023. 2023 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix; Race Day; Number 44 Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton comes out of pit lane Credit

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