{"id":18484,"date":"2020-12-30T01:09:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T07:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=18484"},"modified":"2020-12-30T01:09:54","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T07:09:54","slug":"formula-1-reports-lewis-hamilton-will-finally-be-knighted-in-new-years-honours-lis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=18484","title":{"rendered":"Formula 1 REPORTS: Lewis Hamilton will finally be knighted in New Year\u2019s Honours lis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gms-body gms-max\">\n<h1 class=\"content__headline \">&#8216;Fantastic Ambassador&#8217; Lewis Hamilton Deserves Knighthood, Says Damon Hill<\/h1>\n<div class=\"gms-col-fluid\">\n<article>\n<header class=\"gms-content-area gms-content-head\">\n<div class=\"content__headline-standfirst-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"tonal__standfirst u-cf\">\n<div class=\"content__standfirst\" data-link-name=\"standfirst\" data-component=\"standfirst\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>F1 world champion is reportedly lined up for new year honour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2018Lewis has always been breaking down barriers,\u2019 says Hill<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"img-1\" class=\"media-primary media-content () \" data-component=\"image\" data-media-id=\"e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\">\n<div class=\"u-responsive-ratio\"><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=0670449d83e7d92ff6d74539c92c61a8 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\" sizes=\"620px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=ce0623322d5e091be1ac02edc83c0e4a 620w\" 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(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\" sizes=\"620px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=ce0623322d5e091be1ac02edc83c0e4a 620w\" media=\"(min-width: 660px)\" sizes=\"620px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=645&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=c0cf9f8c66ef7d2452bc0448b912c980 1290w\" media=\"(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\" sizes=\"645px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=645&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=2d3d238a61cc2944042762f4e734092d 645w\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" sizes=\"645px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=465&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=69fbb09472f881efbaea90466089481b 930w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 0px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\" sizes=\"465px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=465&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=76025a46a3374b91da101047d23be892 465w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"465px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"maxed responsive-img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\/883_133_2310_1386\/master\/2310.jpg?width=300&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=aaa0f03316b5a2981230b4753082d35f\" alt=\" Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 drivers\u2019 champion, says seven-times title winner Lewis Hamilton is \u2018using his fame for positive purposes\u2019.\" \/> <\/picture><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<header class=\"content__head content__head--article tonal__head tonal__head--tone-news\">\n<figure id=\"img-1\" class=\"media-primary media-content () \" data-component=\"image\" data-media-id=\"e9f55d9f18d7264c34ba5810cadb97a05fcf9b3f\"><figcaption class=\"caption caption--main caption--img\"><strong>Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 drivers\u2019 champion, says seven-times title winner Lewis Hamilton is \u2018using his fame for positive purposes\u2019. Photograph: John Thys\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"content__article-body from-content-api js-article__body\" data-test-id=\"article-review-body\">\n<p><strong>The former Formula One world champion Damon Hill believes a knighthood is an absolutely deserved honour for <a class=\"u-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/lewis-hamilton\" data-link-name=\"auto-linked-tag\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Lewis Hamilton<\/a>. The British driver is to be knighted in this year\u2019s new year honours list, according to the Sun. Hill has said if it is bestowed it will be recognition not only of Hamilton\u2019s achievements on track but of his character and impact across the sport, where as a black driver he has been breaking down barriers since he began racing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Not only has Hamilton made it to the very top of F1 but as the only black driver in the sport he has had an influence beyond his achievements on the track. Hill said: \u201cLewis has always been breaking down barriers, the moment he arrived in F1 or even in karting he was breaking barriers and challenging the status quo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"element element-rich-link element--thumbnail element-rich-link--upgraded\" data-component=\"rich-link\" data-link-name=\"rich-link-1 | 1\">\n<div class=\"rich-link tone-news--item rich-link--pillar-news\">\n<div class=\"rich-link__container\">\n<div class=\"rich-link__image-container u-responsive-ratio\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0eec8df9e6488cf38f80dcace3f36e150aa990c3\/0_273_4644_2786\/master\/4644.jpg?width=460&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=fac183b98ecac4d2339f2982b542514d\" \/><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-link__header\">\n<h2 class=\"rich-link__title\"><strong><a class=\"rich-link__link\"> Lewis Hamilton named most influential black person in UK <\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u201cThe knighthood will be seen as recognition of not just his driving but also as a black driver that has bust another door open for anyone who is not white. He has destroyed the preconception that it can\u2019t be done, that there is an area where you cannot achieve something because of the colour of your skin. He has totally destroyed that notion.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hamilton\u2019s honour has yet to be officially confirmed but having secured this year\u2019s <a class=\"u-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2020\/nov\/15\/lewis-hamilton-wins-turkish-gp-to-clinch-record-equalling-seventh-f1-world-title-michael-schumacher\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">world championship at the last round in Turkey,<\/a> he claimed his seventh title and in doing so became the most successful F1 driver of all time. He has equalled Michael Schumacher\u2019s record of seven championships but has the most race wins and pole positions, with 94 and 97 respectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Only three other F1 drivers have been knighted: Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham and Jackie Stewart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This season Hamilton has also been forthright in his public commitment to equality, anti-racism and diversity. He has pushed F1 to pursue these aims and displayed personal commitment and character beyond the demands of driving. Hill believed the honour would only increase his ability to make a difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cIt is a very rare thing in our sport to get a knighthood,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is then also a recognition of his stance on equality, anti-racism and environmental issues. He is outspoken, he is playing his part and using his fame for positive purposes. He is a fantastic ambassador and having a knighthood will only increase his opportunities to do that work.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hamilton was awarded an MBE after he took his first title in 2008 for McLaren. He has been almost unbeatable in recent years, winning six titles with Mercedes since joined in 2013. Hill believed the scale of his success was also being acknowledged. \u201cIf you have to win more than anybody else in our sport to get a knighthood then that is a measure of how much that achievement has been recognised as exceptional,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is believed Hamilton\u2019s tax status may have been a hindrance to him not being knighted sooner. The British driver lives in Monaco but does pay tax in a number of countries where F1 takes him including the UK, where he has a home and where his contributions put him among the top 5,000 taxpayers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<p><strong><picture class=\"gms-content-media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/cb4f3c6430d7dcddb87493cd1cb9ae9b\/960.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 651px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/cb4f3c6430d7dcddb87493cd1cb9ae9b\/650.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 420px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/cb4f3c6430d7dcddb87493cd1cb9ae9b\/419.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 321px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/cb4f3c6430d7dcddb87493cd1cb9ae9b\/320.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/cb4f3c6430d7dcddb87493cd1cb9ae9b\/320.jpg\" alt=\"p1enni54a2urptq111tl27o1vi6d.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"207\" \/><\/picture><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The government has come under pressure to acknowledge his achievements. The all-party parliamentary group for F1 wrote to Boris Johnson after Hamilton took his seventh title, calling for him to be honoured. The chair of Motorsport UK, David Richards, also wrote to the prime minister putting the case for Hamilton\u2019s inclusion in the honours list.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The vice-chair of the F1 parliamentary group, Lord Hain, welcomed the decision, should it be confirmed. \u201cLewis is not just a serial champion, he is actually the biggest British sporting star in the world by far. It is long overdue,\u201d he said. \u201cThe fact that his background is so humble, and the fact that he is black, just adds to his incredible achievement. He is a role model for young girls and boys whatever their backgrounds, whatever their colour, to be able to reach for the sky.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"gms-content-wrapper gms-content-area gms-content-body gms-content-intro\">\n<p><strong><picture class=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/9c4d24fe0ca357ad268ec0cd97e3de05\/690.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/9c4d24fe0ca357ad268ec0cd97e3de05\/690.jpg\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/9c4d24fe0ca357ad268ec0cd97e3de05\/480.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/9c4d24fe0ca357ad268ec0cd97e3de05\/480.jpg\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/9c4d24fe0ca357ad268ec0cd97e3de05\/690.jpg\" alt=\"p1enni8eb2dv525q1jsh1blv1n4si.jpg\" width=\"690\" height=\"476\" data-src=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/9c4d24fe0ca357ad268ec0cd97e3de05\/690.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHO IS LEWIS HAMILTON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton <span class=\"noexcerpt nowraplinks\"><a title=\"Order of the British Empire\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Order_of_the_British_Empire\">MBE<\/a> <a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honorary_Fellow_of_the_Royal_Academy_of_Engineering\">HonFREng<\/a><\/span> (born 7 January 1985) is a <a title=\"Formula One drivers from the United Kingdom\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Formula_One_drivers_from_the_United_Kingdom\">British racing driver<\/a> who most recently competed in <a title=\"Formula One\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Formula_One\">Formula One<\/a> for <a title=\"Mercedes-Benz in Formula One\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mercedes-Benz_in_Formula_One\">Mercedes<\/a>, having previously driven for <a title=\"McLaren\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McLaren\">McLaren<\/a>. Hamilton has won a joint-record seven <a title=\"List of Formula One driver records\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Total_championships\">World Drivers&#8217; Championship titles<\/a> (tied with <a title=\"Michael Schumacher\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_Schumacher\">Michael Schumacher<\/a>), while he holds the outright records for the most <a title=\"List of Formula One Grand Prix wins by Lewis Hamilton\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_Grand_Prix_wins_by_Lewis_Hamilton\">wins<\/a> (95), <a title=\"List of Formula One polesitters\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_polesitters\">pole positions<\/a> (98) and <a title=\"List of Formula One driver records\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_driver_records#Total_podium_finishes\">podium finishes<\/a> (165), amongst others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Born and raised in <a title=\"Stevenage\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stevenage\">Stevenage<\/a>, <a title=\"Hertfordshire\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hertfordshire\">Hertfordshire<\/a>, Hamilton enjoyed a successful ascent up the racing ladder and was signed to the <a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"McLaren young driver programme\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McLaren_young_driver_programme\">McLaren young driver programme<\/a> in 1998. This later resulted in a Formula One drive with <a title=\"McLaren\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McLaren\">McLaren<\/a> in <a title=\"2007 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2007<\/a>, making Hamilton the first and only <a title=\"Black people\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Black_people\">black<\/a> driver to race in the sport, as of 2020.<sup id=\"cite_ref-8\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lewis_Hamilton#cite_note-8\">[note 2]<\/a><\/sup> That season, Hamilton set numerous records as he finished runner-up to <a title=\"Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kimi_R%C3%A4ikk%C3%B6nen\">Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen<\/a> by one point. <a title=\"2008 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_Formula_One_World_Championship\">The following season<\/a>, he won his maiden title in dramatic fashion\u2014making a crucial overtake on the last corner of the last lap in <a title=\"2008 Brazilian Grand Prix\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_Brazilian_Grand_Prix\">the last race of the season<\/a>\u2014to become the then-youngest <a title=\"List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_World_Drivers%27_Champions\">Formula One World Champion<\/a> in history. After four more years with McLaren, Hamilton signed with Mercedes in <a title=\"2013 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2013<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes to the <a title=\"Formula One regulations\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Formula_One_regulations#Engine\">regulations<\/a> for <a title=\"2014 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2014<\/a> mandating the use of <a title=\"Formula One engines\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Formula_One_engines#2014\u2013present\">turbo-hybrid engines<\/a> came at the start of a highly successful period for Hamilton, during which he has won six further World Championship titles. Hamilton won consecutive titles in <a title=\"2014 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2014<\/a> and <a title=\"2015 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2015<\/a> during an intense <a title=\"Hamilton\u2013Rosberg rivalry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamilton%E2%80%93Rosberg_rivalry\">rivalry with teammate Nico Rosberg<\/a> to match his hero <a title=\"Ayrton Senna\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ayrton_Senna\">Ayrton Senna<\/a>&#8216;s three World Championships. Following Rosberg&#8217;s retirement, <a title=\"Scuderia Ferrari\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scuderia_Ferrari\">Ferrari<\/a>&#8216;s <a title=\"Sebastian Vettel\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sebastian_Vettel\">Sebastian Vettel<\/a> became Hamilton&#8217;s closest rival in two intense championship battles, and Hamilton twice overturned mid-season points deficits to claim consecutive titles for the second time in his career in <a title=\"2017 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2017<\/a> and <a title=\"2018 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2018<\/a>. Hamilton won his third and fourth titles in a row in <a title=\"2019 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2019<\/a> and <a title=\"2020 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2020<\/a>, respectively, equalling Schumacher&#8217;s record of seven drivers&#8217; titles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Described by the official Formula One website as &#8220;an inspirational role model and ideal ambassador for his profession&#8221;, Hamilton was listed in the 2020 issue of <a title=\"Time (magazine)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Time_(magazine)\"><i>Time<\/i><\/a> as one of the <a title=\"Time 100\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Time_100\">100 most influential people globally<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-10\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup> He has been credited with furthering Formula One&#8217;s global following by appealing to a broader audience outside the sport, in part due to his high-profile lifestyle, environmental and social activism and his exploits in music and fashion. A target of racist abuse throughout his career, Hamilton has been outspoken in his criticism of racial politics in Formula One as well as advocating for greater diversity in the sport.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span id=\"Honours_and_achievements\" class=\"mw-headline\">Honours and achievements<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Formula One<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_World_Drivers%27_Champions\">Formula One World Drivers&#8217; Championship<\/a>: <a title=\"2008 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2008<\/a>, <a title=\"2014 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2014<\/a>, <a title=\"2015 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2015<\/a>, <a title=\"2017 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2017<\/a>, <a title=\"2018 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2018<\/a>, <a title=\"2019 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2019<\/a>, <a title=\"2020 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2020<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-256\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Formula_One_World_Constructors%27_Champions\">Formula One World Constructors&#8217; Championship<\/a>: <a title=\"2014 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2014<\/a>, <a title=\"2015 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2015<\/a>, <a title=\"2016 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2016<\/a>, <a title=\"2017 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2017<\/a>, <a title=\"2018 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2018<\/a>, <a title=\"2019 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2019<\/a>, <a title=\"2020 Formula One World Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_Formula_One_World_Championship\">2020<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-259\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"DHL Fastest Lap Award\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DHL_Fastest_Lap_Award\">DHL Fastest Lap Award<\/a>: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020<sup id=\"cite_ref-2014_results_262-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Pole position\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pole_position#FIA_Pole_Trophy\">FIA Pole Trophy\/Pirelli Pole Position Award<\/a>: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020<sup id=\"cite_ref-265\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Hawthorn Memorial Trophy\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hawthorn_Memorial_Trophy\">Hawthorn Memorial Trophy<\/a>: 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019<sup id=\"cite_ref-266\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"GP2 Series\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GP2_Series\">GP2 Series Championship<\/a>: <a title=\"2006 GP2 Series\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006_GP2_Series\">2006<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-270\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Formula 3 Euro Series\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Formula_3_Euro_Series\">Formula 3 Euro Series Championship<\/a>: <a title=\"2005 Formula 3 Euro Series\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005_Formula_3_Euro_Series\">2005<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-271\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"British Formula Renault Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/British_Formula_Renault_Championship\">Formula Renault 2.0 UK Championship<\/a>: <a title=\"2003 Formula Renault 2.0 UK Championship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003_Formula_Renault_2.0_UK_Championship\">2003<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-272\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Autosport Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autosport_Awards#British_Club_Driver_of_the_Year\">Autosport British Club Driver of the Year<\/a>: 2003<sup id=\"cite_ref-273\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Autosport Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autosport_Awards#Rookie_of_the_Year\">Autosport Rookie of the Year<\/a>: 2006, 2007<sup id=\"cite_ref-274\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Autosport Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autosport_Awards#International_Racing_Driver_Award\">Autosport International Racing Driver Award<\/a>: 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020<sup id=\"cite_ref-Hamilton_bags_Awards_hat-trick_275-1\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Autosport Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autosport_Awards#British_Competition_Driver_of_the_Year\">Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year<\/a>: 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018<sup id=\"cite_ref-Hamilton_bags_Awards_hat-trick_275-2\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Bambi Award\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bambi_Award\">Bambi Award (Special Jury Prize)<\/a>: 2008<sup id=\"cite_ref-284\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laureus_World_Sports_Award_for_Breakthrough_of_the_Year\">Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year<\/a>: 2008<sup id=\"cite_ref-285\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Lorenzo Bandini Trophy\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lorenzo_Bandini_Trophy\">Lorenzo Bandini Trophy<\/a>: 2009<sup id=\"cite_ref-286\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"BBC Sports Personality of the Year\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year\">BBC Sports Personality of the Year<\/a>: <a title=\"2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year_Award\">2014<\/a>, <a title=\"2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year_Award\">2020<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-287\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Polish Press Agency\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polish_Press_Agency\">PAP<\/a> <a class=\"extiw\" title=\"de:Europas Sportler des Jahres (PAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Europas_Sportler_des_Jahres_(PAP)\">European Sportsperson of the Year<\/a>: 2014<sup id=\"cite_ref-289\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"GQ\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GQ#Men_of_the_Year\">GQ Sportsman of the Year<\/a>: 2014, 2015<sup id=\"cite_ref-290\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Best Driver ESPY Award\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Best_Driver_ESPY_Award\">Best Driver ESPY Award<\/a>: 2017<sup id=\"cite_ref-292\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"FREng\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FREng\">Honorary Fellow<\/a> of the <a title=\"Royal Academy of Engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Academy_of_Engineering\">Royal Academy of Engineering<\/a>: 2019<sup id=\"cite_ref-293\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laureus_World_Sports_Award_for_Sportsman_of_the_Year\">Laureus World Sportsman of the Year<\/a>: 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Orders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Order_of_the_British_Empire_(Civil)_Ribbon.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Order_of_the_British_Empire_%28Civil%29_Ribbon.png\/60px-Order_of_the_British_Empire_%28Civil%29_Ribbon.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Order_of_the_British_Empire_%28Civil%29_Ribbon.png\/90px-Order_of_the_British_Empire_%28Civil%29_Ribbon.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/0\/0e\/Order_of_the_British_Empire_%28Civil%29_Ribbon.png 2x\" alt=\"Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.png\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" data-file-width=\"100\" data-file-height=\"30\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Member of the Order of the British Empire\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Member_of_the_Order_of_the_British_Empire\">Member of the Order of the British Empire<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-294\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A portrait of Hamilton by photographer Dario Mitidieri is held in the collection of the <a title=\"National Portrait Gallery, London\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Portrait_Gallery,_London\">National Portrait Gallery, London<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><picture class=\"\"> <\/picture><picture class=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/ab097af2545076e0d0bbb26c7175c315\/690.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/ab097af2545076e0d0bbb26c7175c315\/690.jpg\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/ab097af2545076e0d0bbb26c7175c315\/480.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/ab097af2545076e0d0bbb26c7175c315\/480.jpg\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/ab097af2545076e0d0bbb26c7175c315\/690.jpg\" alt=\"p1enni90sp10a3kqb6761lf41mjak.jpg\" width=\"690\" height=\"795\" data-src=\"https:\/\/site-cdn.givemesport.com\/images\/20\/11\/22\/ab097af2545076e0d0bbb26c7175c315\/690.jpg\" \/> <\/picture><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Lewis Hamilton speaks out on Knighthood and declares &#8216;I am a massive royal fan!&#8217;<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3><strong>Lewis Hamilton is set to be knighted in the New Year&#8217;s Honours List after winning his seventh F1 world championship.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<article data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/f1-autosport\/1365133\/Lewis-Hamilton-speaks-out-Knighthood-Royal-family-F1-news-Formula-One-Bahrain-GP\">\n<div class=\"ctx_content p402_premium\" data-type=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"clearfix hR new-style\">\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p><strong>Lewis Hamilton would be honoured to be given a knighthood should he receive the offer. The Mercedes driver, speaking ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, admits he would never turn down the Royal family if he was included on the New Year&#8217;s Honours List.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hamilton has made history this season in matching Michael Schumacher&#8217;s seven world championships in Formula One.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Briton has dominated the sport in 2020, securing the title with three races remaining.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hamilton&#8217;s closest rival and Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas has had no answer for the 35-year-old.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>And the former McLaren driver has reacted to the news he could become Sir Lewis Hamilton in the New Year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;It is very surreal, when you grew up watching the news like everyone else, hearing your name in the House of Lords or the House of Commons or in Parliament.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;It is very very surreal to hear that with all the things going on in the world that they have a moment and acknowledge the work that I have done.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;As far as I am aware, there is a lot of talk and I have not really thought a lot about it, but it would be an incredible honour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;There is no greater honour that your country recognising you and honouring you with such an award.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box two-related-articles clear\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"lazy-container\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/285x190\/1364013_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hamilton has also underlined he wants to make a difference in some of the controversial locations F1 visits.He added: &#8220;When I arrived here around midday on Thursday, I received some letters and I have not had a lot of time to digest them and that&#8217;s something I need to take some time to do.&#8221;The human rights issue in so many of the places that we go to is a massive problem.&#8221;It is very important, that has shown this year how important it is, not only for us as a sport but all the sports around the world to utilise the platforms they have and to push for change.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"lazy-container\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/1\/285x190\/1364491_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"gms-col-fluid\">\n<article>\n<div class=\"gms-content-wrapper gms-content-area gms-content-body gms-content-intro\">\n<article data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/f1-autosport\/1365133\/Lewis-Hamilton-speaks-out-Knighthood-Royal-family-F1-news-Formula-One-Bahrain-GP\">\n<div class=\"ctx_content p402_premium\" data-type=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"clearfix hR new-style\">\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p><strong><span class=\"newsCaption\">Lewis Hamilton won his seventh F1 world championship this season <span class=\"caption\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear rma\">\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;We are the only ones that go to so many different countries and I do think that as a sport, we need to do more. We have taken a step in that direction but we can do more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;There are some steps in place for the places we are going to, but it is important to make sure they are implemented in the right way and it is not just saying we are going to do something.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;We need to see some action being taken.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bahrain Grand Prix takes place this Sunday with lights out at 2.10pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/285x190\/1363474_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear rma\">\n<div class=\"box right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/2778632.webp?r=1606578518805\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/2778632.webp?r=1606578518805\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy loaded\" title=\"Lewis Hamilton won his seventh F1 world championship this season\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/2778632.jpg?r=1606578518805\" alt=\"Lewis Hamilton won his seventh F1 world championship this season\" width=\"590\" height=\"442\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/2778632.jpg?r=1606578518805\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/picture><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Fantastic Ambassador&#8217; Lewis Hamilton Deserves Knighthood, Says Damon Hill F1 world champion is reportedly lined up for new year honour \u2018Lewis has always been breaking down barriers,\u2019 says Hill Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 drivers\u2019 champion, says seven-times title winner Lewis Hamilton is \u2018using his fame for positive purposes\u2019. 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