Lewis Hamilton picked up a brand new title solely days after shedding one on the observe.
The seven-time Method One champion acquired a knighthood on Wednesday, native time, at Windsor Fortress however declined to talk to the media afterward.
In a controversial end on Sunday, Max Verstappen gained his first world championship on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a cross of Hamilton on the ultimate lap of a riveting season. It denied Hamilton a record-breaking eighth title.
Hamilton will get the honorary title of “Sir” after being knighted by the Prince of Wales for companies to motorsports.
The 36-year-old Briton was joined by his mom, Carmen Lockhart. When congratulated on his award, Hamilton stated: “Thanks.”
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Three different F1 drivers have been knighted: Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart. Hamilton is the primary to be awarded whereas nonetheless competing within the sport.
The Mercedes driver had been in search of his fifth consecutive title and eighth total to maneuver one forward of Michael Schumacher. The deployment of the security automobile after a late crash on the Yas Marina Circuit worn out the lead Hamilton had constructed over his Purple Bull rival, and Verstappen had the late benefit as a result of he was utilizing more energizing tires.