Great Comebacks - Lewis Hamilton, 2006 GP2 Turkey Istanbul

In Istanbul Lewis Hamilton recovered from a spin that left him in eighteenth place to take second position in the final corners. Commentators: Martin Haven and Gareth Rees

[@OmerSaidtr]

I have never witnessed such a domination in a race with same spec cars. This guy is truly gifted.

[@nicolaromanelli3321]

He is an incredible driver, and whatever people say, he surely deserves what he achieved. The fact that the only ones to have had performances that dominant in spec-cars are Schumi, Leclerc and Hamilton says a lot

[@mytester6208]

I bet he will be a multiple wdc, i reckon he may even surpass michael one day too

[@basilabraham5291]

@@mytester6208 I recon you are rather right my friend.

[@stefcamp]

Leclerc has done something similar too if I'm not wrong. But yeah, really really gifted

[@alfiesimkiss3232]

@@stefcamp didn’t leclerc do it in f2? When he went from p14 to p1 in a sprint race. If that’s what you’re talking about then yes.

[@example2844]

Considering that GP2/formula 2 cars are all equal, shows to all Hamilton haters that Lewis really DOES have immense talent behind the wheel. A comeback like this in GP2 just wasnt meant to happen back in the day, and he still did it

[@41g28]

This was with different drivers to now and plus this is a different type of car

[@example2844]

@@41g28 yes the cars were different types, but they were all still equal

[@41g28]

@@example2844 doesn’t matter. It’s like saying I drove and SUV and won I’m the best driver. Different car types.

[@example2844]

@@41g28 it's really not though, if all the cars are equal and you're a comeback like that, you have plenty of skill. If you are comparing an SUV to these cars, then I can't even take you seriously

[@MDgp5dl]

I read somewhere in the comments he told his mechanics to clips the wings or something,they called him mad but he proved them wrong in race .He did have better brains

[@TheSurlySoutherner]

As amazing a drive that was from Hamilton, can we take a moment to appreciate Timo Glocks impressive Defensive work?

[@the9der352]

Jamie House I S T H A T G L O C K

[@SamuelSantos_]

Glock deserved a more successful career in F1, at the very least he deserved more time.

[@tuts351]

Yeah pretty annoying, he was that good.

[@stefanotamborini3365]

Agree! His nickname was GlockDog, you can guess why.. Superb defensive skill!

[@polloalforno5691]

Was that glock?

[@dianamaioru497]

It’s a tradition to come back an watch this video every once in a while. 🥰

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

I know, I am Lewis fan boy since 2006. During 2006 there was like a lot of talk about him.

[@Celebrian261]

Me too

[@anotidachoto9460]

With equal machinery, Hamilton proved to the world that he is one of the best drivers

[@harrythecat9088]

Legendary drive from Lewis.

[@jraybay]

Harry The Cat Indeed :]

[@lindsaymartinez5341]

To think that this is where he would win his 7th title is mindblowing

[@TheTororist]

in an equally amazing performance too,

[@afterthought6889]

@@TheTororist yea, rewatched the onboard recently. insane consistency

[@archis5656]

People who diss Hamilton because of his Merc needs to see his pre-F1 career. Starting from Karting. What a driver.

[@carlitoxb110]

Hamilton​ hater: easy for him he has a Mercedes, oh wait

[@STANPAAK]

ahahahaha

[@coldvoid]

HA HA HA HA SO ORIGINAL HA HA...

[@jarijaridewa]

All of drivers using DALLARA cars, right? Don't skip that fact also. F2 or GP2 cars is DIFFERENT with F1's car. So, you can not compare it.

[@jarijaridewa]

Anyway, he won in ART Grand Prix squad, a French Automobile squad that built and owned by Frédéric Vasseur and Nicolas Todt (his father is FIA President, Jean Todt and manager of Charles Leclerc). They built it in Winter time between 2004-2005. In 2005, Nico Rosberg win the GP2 championship with ART GP, and Lewis Hamilton win GP2 championship with ART GP in 2006. This tim winning 8 titles in GP3 since 2010. This team is one of the TOUGHEST team in F2 and F3. So, still NOT underdog team, right? Who is his tough rival in 2006? Piquet Jr. They both winning 4 races, Lewis winning just by 12 points more than Piquet Jr. And his team, Piquet Sport. In this case, Lewis and Piquet Jr are the GREATEST racers in that session.

[@aleksandarr4651]

Are you blind? Did you realize his car is faster than everyone else’s

[@JimGardner]

And THAT ladies and gentlemen is why LEWIS is the best British Motor Racing Driver of all time.

[@chrisflux57]

Jim Gardner quicker car too though 😶

[@romeorinne]

Chris Flux I can smell the salty Ferrari tears

[@chrisflux57]

Joel Rinne Not my tears mate. Like Hamilton actually but give them all same cars and see who’s best 👍🏻

[@maxijunger]

Chris Flux Well, Gp2 is a one-make championship. Or are you reffering to his f1 career?

[@gnar7003]

Wow he beat a bunch of formula e drivers with a better car. Give him a cookie.

[@mclarenrob2]

1 more lap and he'd have won it

[@Turbyo]

RobM if he would’ve got by Glock sooner than what he did he could’ve won it

[@lighterfire33]

Just like spa 2019

[@spitfire451]

Class driver.... People who dislike him and come out with the Mercedes card, they wasn't winning when he went to them...

[@AlonsoRules]

@@spitfire451 I thought he'd thrown away his career moving to Merc in 2013

[@spitfire451]

@@AlonsoRules Same here... I couldn't believe he was turning his back on McLaren. What little did we know???? So looking forward to the 2020 season to finally start. I really think by 2023 Lewis shall be the highest world championships than anyone else.... Take care... Crazy days.....

[@PatronBermudas]

From this point in 2006 I got a fan of Lewis. It's incredible that now it's about to take his 7th WC, what a legend.

[@KnightRider46]

Lewis was always destined for greatness, yes he got straight into a winning car but he almost won the title on the first attempt! He would have over performed in any of the cars on the grid in 07 LH44 ❤️

[@catherinemorgan7836]

🎯🎯🎯 Against a The Double-World Champion Alonso 🏆 who had dethroned the Great Schumacher!👍

[@ShootersOnGo]

Legend has it people still saying its the car🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@loweni7460]

So underrated but he's definitely going to be in the history books

[@ktcool4660]

This why Lewis Hamilton is the undisputed GOAT.

[@AliMirza-lc1fg]

Watching this after he got his 7th world championship is somehow all the sweeter. All that hard work, all the hype, really paid off. Amazing driver.

[@spitfire451]

What a driver...... He's the best driver to grace modern F1.. brilliant....... I wish the haters watch this..... You cannot say this young man even back then was world-class.......

[@assettocorsacompetizionera8400]

Robert Thomas spot on Robert, so many people have never driven a car in anger think they know what they are on about. The cream rises to the top. Hats off Lewis.

[@shortround9134]

istanbul great power circuit, Lewis drove his heart out that race... you could see a future mega star right there in that race...

[@MT-pv2rf]

2005 F3 Champion. 2006 GP2 Champion. 2007 F1 2nd place. (Should have been champion) 2008 F1 Champion.

[@Themayseffect]

Had he not made that mistake in China he would've easily won 2007 championship

[@MT-pv2rf]

@@Themayseffect Hamilton was still leading the championship after China. It was the bizzare gearbox issue in Brazil that ultimately stopped Hamilton winning the title, in the title deciding race.

[@Themayseffect]

@@MT-pv2rf he scored no points in China, had he even finished somewhere in the top 5 he probably would've won the championship.

[@MT-pv2rf]

@@Themayseffect Probably? He definitely would have won the title without McLaren making the most imbecilic call in F1 history that race. But there's more than just China, mate. There are a few 'what if' scenarios for all the title contenders in 2007 so its a little bit silly to just pinpoint one incident in a specific race. And my point still stands. China was not a championship ending incident for Hamilton because he had a big enough lead with 2 races to go to have a DNF in China and still lead the championship going into Brazil, which he did. That's why, technically, the gearbox issue in Brazil is what ultimately ended up stopping Hamilton from winning the title, in the title deciding race

[@Themayseffect]

@@MT-pv2rf not really, the commentators even noted during the race if he'd finished 3rd or higher he'd be the champion. So it really is down to that 1 race. Not to mention he was the only driver that season to podium the first 9 races.

[@roderikovena3188]

This is what we usually see in movies, Lewis is a 🐐 👏👏👏.

[@luckymabhena2321]

So why does everyone keep saying its only coz he jas the best car? This guy has been amazing for a very very long time

[@kubhak]

He wad in one of best team at gp2

[@thesunandrews4527]

@@kubhak Ha Ha they all had the same car

[@xxDxxism]

@@kubhak lmao learn history mate

[@xj_220]

@@kubhak clown

[@Yes-vh7lm]

@@thesunandrews4527 I agree that you can't really compare different teams in GP2 like you can in F1. However, some teams are better than others in these feeder series because of better mechanics, thus better tunes, better strategies, and a lot of other factors that make them more competitive. You can tell it's not all the same when you look at teams like ART and Prema today in F2 and F3. They dominate pretty much over every other team. So it's not all the same.

[@rennied2]

Stunning drive.

[@mark4lev]

Ah the good old days. Eurosport showing gp2 and Porsche supercup Sunday mornings before the F1 race which was live on itv1. Then in the afternoon bsb, wsb, and Moto gp all live on Eurosport. Then to top it off live champ cars Sunday nite with Ben edwards commentating

[@SiVlog1989]

I had been following the progress of GP2 that year, despite leading the championship and had impressive results already, it was this performance that convinced me that he was ready for F1. Of course, nobody outside of McLaren anticipated that he would, fresh from securing the championship in GP2, jump straight into one of the top cars in F1 as the rookie team mate to the then reigning double world champion, Fernando Alonso. The rest is history as they say

[@thecosmologist]

Lewis Hamilton the greatest of all time.

[@Kdot992]

Pure racer! Commentator jizzed about 15 times there

[@victor9]

"oh oh... but but its the car he has always had the fastest car". gtfo this guy has always been good.

[@zimbabwe_twinnedwithanfield]

😂

[@shulestuff]

Respect the King. #44.

[@desertpenguin]

This is the race that turned me into a HAM FAN, can’t believe it’s already 11 years ago

[@jraybay]

desertpenguin Yes me too. Time flies :[

[@dexon777]

Good times before f1 lost its spirit

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

Also for me. I saw this on replay on BBC sport news very shortly. 2007 I was following Hamilton religiously. I get big satisfaction that Hamilton destroyed Piquet Jr career. Cause his dad is talking shit about Hamilton, especially now his daughter is the girlfriend of Max Verstappen.

[@dbabu51]

@@e.abrahamovich8981 haha man hates Lewis with every atom of his body cause he whooped piquet JR

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

@@dbabu51 Honestly Piquet Sr. is a bitter little man, cause money doesn’t buy you talent. He son was good driver but in era of Alonso, Hamilton and Vettel his talent or his daddy’s money was not enough. Piquet Sr. probably knew about the deal between his son and Flavio Briatore.

[@Cal3000]

So funny after Interlagos, haters that know nothing about the sport saying that he couldn't do the same in F2. lol

[@venki66]

GET IN THERE LEWIS AWESOME DRIVING MATE

[@brucealidanger6256]

Fact: Haters will ignore this video

[@courtneyswaby3178]

Every time I watch this race it fills me with excitement and pride it never fails. Lewis has demonstrated throughout his racing career that he is the greatest the man to beat and there is more to come.

[@Celebrian261]

Lewis was a damn fighter from a young age. His mental is so strong. No wonder he is nearing 40 and still so fricking competitive. And of course he just so talented. I can easily recognise him, he is always been smooth and clean.

[@EireIreland88]

This guy has potential!!

[@TheGnfnrs]

Hamilton ist fahrerisch echt Weltklasse. Hat man damals schon gesehen. Alles gewonnen was es zu gewinnen gab! Formel Renault Meister, Formel 3 Meister, GP2 Meister und heute 7x Formel 1 Weltmeister mit zwei verschiedenen Teams.

[@jonathanwood8847]

I think this race shows why he went straight to McLaren. It would have been a waste of talent in a lower team, even in his first year

[@Shadowboost]

The F1 drivers were watching this, lol. Schumi commented about it

[@jwork5680]

@@Shadowboost what does Schumi said?

[@Shadowboost]

@@jwork5680 just go on KZbin and search Schumacher Hamilton Istanbul

[@h2junkey]

I would love to see a 21yr old Lewis Hamilton versus the latest F1 young guns: Verstappen, LeClerc, Norris, Russell, etc. Lewis would mop the track with them!

[@madjayax731]

He will eat them all. Bottas isn't mediocre. Bottas destroyed Massa - Shumacher former teammate and Rosberg destroyed Shumacher. Schumacher shouldn't lost his speed by mile IF he is that GREAT.

[@madjayax731]

The current second best (Rosberg) is leaving F1 already. He is the man who have longest career competing with Lewis Go-kart to F1.

[@jameelanabor8823]

so impressed my opinion of glock has completely changed, easily the only driver on the grid that was capable of holding lewis and when you consider he had been holding piquet before that and than held back both of them for a long time, brilliant defensive performance. if his qualifying and attack were as ferocious, we would be hearing about him in f1 right now, maybe as a champ.

[@jjfreer]

Yet people call him not a good racer and its all the car? hahaha this is why seb and bottas and nico rosberg are nothing compared lol he is just the best end of.

[@callumtanner1128]

jjfreer Vettel has 4 titles aswell

[@minealt]

Vettel is pretty damn good and will always give Hamilton a run for his money, and this is coming from a huge Hamilton fan. Four time world champion Vettel definitely deserves some respect.

[@k1980]

Well mercedes is the best car, if seb had the same car he would beat him.

[@k1980]

@Samanthaflower he only spun twice this season.

[@mrbrain4179]

Vettel won with a Toro Rosso.......

[@sama-hc3vx]

From that day since now he's the fastest driver on this era i believe that

[@formula1facebookfan]

Sir Lewis Hamilton now.

[@martinloranse]

King of late break

[@lamrof]

Goddamn !! I am breathless here watching this for the first time.

[@armandlombard]

This is what im talking about. The entertainment and close proximity racing is what current #F1 is lacking. More of this please

[@raptorgonzo4666]

I see a lot of potential with this guy

[@sudharshanvinayak2148]

This video also proves what a fine talent timo glock was! Great defending skills!

[@gav_h73]

Hammer Time !!!!!!!

[@F1Guy-Guy]

How To Get Into F1 the proper way and most difficult way by a GOAT Drive 🐐

[@davepastern]

shades of Senna in F3!!!

[@prashantgurung2635]

Lewis Hamilton won 6 different karting tournaments also won 2005 Masters of f3 2005 F3 euro series 2006 GP2 series Yet people wonder how he got a seat in McLaren in his debut year man that resume is so strong why would mclaren not take him

[@Not_dev1]

Was there Formula 4 back then?

[@andrewfayi9448]

Apparently, this guy looks pretty successful. Maybe he’ll be able to match Michael Schumacher that would be incredible. He does have potential.

[@gt5man21]

14 years later, F1 returns to Turkey.

[@Ndtopfan22]

I think this Lewis guy might win a few F1 championships

[@roooy9523]

I think maybe 7

[@CelioAdilson]

What a fenomenal drive. amazing

[@theodorenelson9509]

,

[@theodorenelson9509]

This is why Lewis Hamilton is the best Supreme Racing driver in the world. He’s beaten all from age 6 to date 2017

[@bro89174]

ABSOLUTELY smashed it

[@HorizonSpeed26]

IS THAT GLOCK?

[@The_Curious_Cat]

No, it´s Glock.

[@cazzmodemo1232]

I think he meant as in the commentary in the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix where Hamilton overtook glow on the last corner of the race to beat mass to the title. the commentator at the time said "is that glock?"

[@HorizonSpeed26]

cameron yup

[@hughesy8290]

Because those three words define one of the greatest climaxes to a motor racing season that you will ever see!

[@user-mq3ey4he1e]

Glock is his budie

[@spiritwars8558]

What a champion

[@AutoStats]

Respect! HAM is really the man! Best car or not! This video just shows how great a legend he is!

[@brattpack]

Holy sh** that was insane. Edge of seat and heart pumping stuff!

[@smackz6664]

Amazing drive Lewis!!!

[@mjb1655]

who is here after he won his 7th world title?

[@bro89174]

Haters continue to hate. Lew lew at his ULTIMATE best

[@bro89174]

legend

[@navnig]

Everyone knew he was going into F1.....This race only served to confirm it.

[@inforwisee]

Phenomenal 🔥👑

[@fireofdestruction6804]

this is a master piece

[@atomant451]

4 time world champ, and it shows.

[@AlonsoRules]

inching closer to 5

[@Guesty13]

@@AlonsoRules hes 5 time world champion now

[@alexm.s4000]

@@Guesty13 with a 6th very likely

[@kj48tiger]

6 done

[@autoblipper3546]

Maybe 7th 😂

[@tkf3478]

Breath taking race. OMG. Lewis H one of his kind. Best racing driver.

[@kevinprior3549]

This was the reason why Hamilton got McLaren drive in 2007

[@stefanotamborini3365]

THAT-IS-FUCKING-POETRY. Pure driving skill, ecstatic level...

[@marktucker208]

Remember watching this & the Silverstone race live, I’ll never forget them. He was a different league. I’ve said it before but this is why I don’t want DRS anywhere near racing. It makes overtaking too easy. Takes away any ability to defend, takes away the excitement

[@Celebrian261]

Yeah… I quit watching f1 after drs…just damn boring

[@robertgold6108]

Congrats "LH 44" 5 time DWC, big up Lewis!

[@dianamaioru497]

7 time champion now! Going for the record-breaking #8! :D

[@Christoffason32]

What a track Istanbul is!! Bring it back

[@sinaklemens1925]

Best driver of all time !!!!!

[@The_Curious_Cat]

Damn... Piquet was all the race in 5th... Hamilton spins to 18th and ends up second lol. Just shows how average Piquet was.

[@AlonsoRules]

Piquet had to crash on purpose to keep his drive in F1, which he lost anyway.

[@mclarensaleenf7]

Glock and Piquet both earned their seats in F1 being highly competitive in GP2 (the fastest open wheel spec series). They are in the top 5% of racing drivers in the world. The difference is Hamilton is possibly the greatest racer of all time, and this is one of the best performances of his career.

[@lincoln132003]

Wow the on board footage was amazing, hamilton was on fire that day.

[@L.K.2511]

He will definatly get into formula 1

[@ricxchxt9597]

Goat

[@rafafirdaus3675]

Istanbul. The place of great comebacks

[@lamrof]

The GOAT !

[@onlyjoking73]

0:57 this is probably the most scariest shit ive seen him do

[@Celebrian261]

Nah he skydives for fun… that’s more scarier

[@manuf1gp239]

Now he have 6 titles

[@lyonhaert4107]

Il più forte della storia, punto.

[@tddickdk]

Ok that was exciting!!!

[@pigalow2002]

Incredible driving from Hamilton there, along with a very strong car, & u get 1 of the best drives u will ever see.

[@TheRitualChannel]

wow. great race.

[@beazywhite7537]

These GP 2 cars back in 2006 looked nice

[@maldino1743]

The man's a legend

[@davepastern]

according to Hamilton haters, he can't overtake. BS. This just *proves* how fucking good Lewis is.

[@Shadowboost]

He is one of the best overtakers ever. Haters need to watch his McLaren years

[@Celebrian261]

Because he doesn’t show off..his style is too smooth for idiots to appreciate

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Well we haven't seen a scrap as good as that in F1 for years! Excellent from Lewis and very impressive from Glock. Shame he didn't really make in F1. Looks like he has the skills.

[@thomhardcastle9897]

What are you talking about!? He's won the World Championship four times now! What the hell else does he need to do to make it in F1!? You racist!

[@thomhardcastle9897]

Yeah, I know. I was just fucking with you. LOL.

[@thomhardcastle9897]

You're being so racist right now.

[@MiniOne82]

Racist? how the fuck is thejudge being racist?

[@ditanugroho5654]

@@thomhardcastle9897 he was talking abt glock

[@AndersonSilva-jg1dz]

Fantástico lewis

[@a.almuawda]

who won the game between poland and south korea? 4:55

[@thomhardcastle9897]

Thought so. Good team back then.

[@edwardgriffin8092]

Poland got to the final against Brazil. The 2006 Volleyball GP was won by Brazil. Brazil 24 - 16 Poland. Just a bit of useless information for you, 6 months after what i am sure you said as a joke :-)

[@cavaliers4ever]

@@edwardgriffin8092 thx

[@insertname8506]

When, "Get in their Lewis", would not have been redundant, but profoundly and arrantly for intents and purposes deserves.

[@andreshernandez1180]

amazing

[@davidforeman9442]

If only F1 now was like those GP2 days

[@judemark]

Wow just WOW

[@Thysta]

"Only the car", right? So how he done this? Go LEWIS!!!

[@Lucasmakinsongolf]

AH has the same Hunger to win 🏆 in 2019 as he had right at the beginning of his racing career. Awesome driving. GD, Yorkshire,UK