This Czech-issued trading card is a bonafide "true rookie," predating Hamilton's McLaren F1 debut by two years and chronicling his junior career through 2004 in native text on its reverse. As a period piece, it was originally hand-cut from its parent sheet within the 2005 edition of Formule magazine. The front's prominent "F3" designation freezes a moment where the future seven-time World Champion was still a proving talent.
The blue ink autograph was added later, personally obtained in-person after Hamilton had achieved global stardom, which is evident in the confidence of the signature.
2005 Formule #167 Signed Lewis Hamilton Rookie Auto
$25,000.00Price
