“Sir Lewis”: Hamilton is knighted

The 35-year-old Brit, who won his seventh title last season, will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Hamilton can already call himself “Sir Lewis” and is on Buckingham Palace’s traditional New Year’s list. “Lewis is one of the greatest racing drivers of all time and the most successful British athlete of his generation,” praised Mercedes Motorsport Director Toto Wolff: “He has long been valued all over the world for his sporting achievements, and this year he has an exceptional position on the track combined with a strong voice in the fight against discrimination.” Hamilton was already from the with the BBC was named Sports Personality of the Year in his home country. Among other things, he campaigned for equality and diversity. “The UK can be very proud to have a champion and ambassador of the caliber of Sir Lewis Hamilton,” said Wolff. However, there was definitely resistance to the knighthood, which was linked to Hamilton's residence in the tax haven of Monaco. Not just Formula 1 drivers Hamilton has long been a fashion designer, influencer and activist, but he has not yet signed a contract for the new season. But that should only be a matter of time. “We both want to continue together,” said Wolff recently, and the Austrian will also stay with the team: “Mercedes wants Lewis in the car, he is the best driver of the generation. Lewis will always want to be in the best car, that’s the Mercedes moment.”

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“Sir Lewis”: Hamilton is knighted

Great honor for Formula 1 record world champion Lewis Hamilton.

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