Britain’s Prince Charles, 36, the sport’s only black knight, was awarded a Knight of the Order during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, England.
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo after receiving a knighthood at Windsor Castle (Andrew Matthews/Poole/Reuters)
Lewis HamiltonThe seven-time Formula 1 champion lost his chance to win his eighth world title after passing the final lap at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday 12th. But this Wednesday, the 15th, the Briton had reason to celebrate. Hamilton received knight from the queen For services provided to motorsports.
The 36-year-old Briton, the sport’s only black knight, was awarded the Order of Britain’s Prince Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, England.
Hamilton holds the record for most victories in the race of 103, while he tied with German Michael Schumacher for the number of world titles in this category.
Hamilton is the fourth Formula One driver to be jockeyed after the late Australian Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss and three-time champion Jackie Stewart, and the only one to have won the award while driving.
Other active athletes to be jockeyed include Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, Olympic 5th and 10,000m gold medalist Mo Farah, two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and England cricketer Alistair Cook.
Hamilton loses 2021 title to Red Bull driver Max Verstappen on Sunday. The two tied on points before the final race in Abu Dhabi, where he overtook Dutchman Hamilton on the last lap and claimed the first title of his career.
With information from Reuters.
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