V8/V10 Era3.0L V10 / 2.4L V8

2008 F1 Season

Lewis Hamilton · McLaren · 5 wins from 18 races

World Champion
Lewis Hamilton
McLaren
Constructors\' Champion
Ferrari
Total Races
18
Champion Wins
5

Season Overview

The 2008 Formula 1 World Championship season featured 18 rounds. Lewis Hamilton won the Drivers' Championship driving for McLaren, claiming 5 victories throughout the season. The Ferrari team claimed the Constructors' Championship. This season was part of the V8/V10 era of Formula 1, representing a pivotal chapter in the sport's technical evolution. The championship battle showcased the finest engineering and driving talent of the era, with teams pushing the boundaries of what was technically possible within the regulations. Each race weekend brought new challenges, strategic battles, and moments that would become part of Formula 1's rich history.

Technical Highlights

  • McLaren dominated with 5 wins from 18 races
  • Lewis Hamilton claimed the Drivers' Championship
  • V10 engine era — screaming to 19,000 RPM

Key Moments

1

Lewis Hamilton wins the 2008 World Championship

2

McLaren claims 5 victories in 18 rounds

3

Ferrari wins the Constructors' Championship