David Mahoney (chief operating officer of England and Wales Cricket Board), for services to sport. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted after being named in the New Year Honors list 'Sir Lewis' is the most successful F1 driver of all time beating Michael Schumacher's record of 91 race wins and winning seven world titles on the way Lewis Hamilton was made a knight in the New Year Honours list last night – despite living in the tax haven of Monaco.. Recipients of the other honors have no title, but they can put the letters after their names. "He's always has been an exceptional talent but it's incredible what he's achieved this year. Hamilton, who secured his seventh F1 title last month to equal Michael Schumacher’s record, has said his recent success was partly inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after wining the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is set to receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his achievements in 2020. Donna Fraser (diversity lead at UK Athletics), for services to equality, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Peter Warden, for services to athletics in north-west England. David McGowan (former Olympic rower), for services to sport and to reconciliation in Northern Ireland. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. My family are delighted.". Read about our approach to external linking. becomes an OBE for services to sport, having been involved in boxing, snooker and darts among other sports. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. (Giuseppe Cacace, Pool via AP, File). Lewis Hamilton news: Hamilton hasn't been knighted (Image: getty) "They received well-deserved knighthoods, and it would be absolutely astonishing if Hamilton didn't join them. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK's New Year's Honours List which was announced on Wednesday. He has been awarded the title after his outstanding achievements on and off the track, but most notably for achieving his seventh drivers' equalling Michael Schumacher. Gladys Turnbull (coach at Whitmore Netball Club), for services to sport and the community in Wolverhampton. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted. "To be recognised for that work is an honour.". He said he would "love to stay" in F1 and wanted to continue to campaign for change when it comes to human rights, diversity and environmentalism. It's not been a good year for most of us on the planet but it's been a pretty good year for Lewis.". Anne Keothavong (British Billie Jean King Cup captain), for services to tennis. , both World Cup winners with England in 1966. Alan Curtis (former Swansea City and Wales forward), for services to Welsh football. Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in a New Year Honours list which salutes hundreds of people for their work in the Covid pandemic. Promoter Barry Hearn becomes an OBE for services to sport, having been involved in boxing, snooker and darts among other sports. Damian Hopley (chief executive of the Rugby Players Association), for services to rugby union. LONDON — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time F1 champion after receiving a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s honors list. Sports F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is knighted. Lewis Hamilton may have won the Formula One World Championship for the seventh time on Sunday but only 21% of people polled believe he deserves to be knighted. When the likes of Strauss and Cook get knighted, cricketers who were not the best even in their own team, makes you wonder. Always have been, always will be. Also recognised for his charity work is former jockey Champion, who fought cancer to win the Grand National on Aldaniti in 1981. The education spokeswoman for the opposition Labour Party, Kate Green, who has an OBE, recently called the titles of the honors “offensive and divisive.”.
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