Hamilton knighted in UK Queen’s New Year Honours list

The knighthood – which means he will be known formally as Sir Lewis Hamilton – has been awarded at the end of a year that saw him match Michael Schumacher’s record of seven F1 World Championship titles and surpass his race wins tally.
He has also pursued a campaign to increase diversity in the sport and frequently spoken out against racism in society. It comes exactly 12 years after …Keep reading