Sir Lewis Hamilton. That is how folks will tackle the Brit driver from this second on. It’s a new title that he’s getting following his seventh in Formulation 1.
It is likely one of the highest honors in the UK. The award is given to a particular few for an distinctive achievement in any given exercise. Lewis Hamilton will get the title following his spectacular efficiency. He’s a seven time World Champion in Formulation 1, equaling Michael Schumacher’s report. He thus helped Mercedes-AMG Petronas obtain its seventh straight Constructors title. Lewis additionally accounted or all-time report with 95 profession victories. Michael Schumacher thus drops to the second place within the total rating with 91.
He’s additionally rewarded for his involvement within the “Black Lives Matter” marketing campaign. This previous summer season, the Brit joined lots throughout protests. Moreover, he insisted on portray the Mercedes-AMG Petronas racing vehicles in black and sporting black fits for many of the season. The vehicles and the drivers’ fits return to silver in 2021.
Sir Jackie Steward, Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Frank Williams, Sir Patrick Head and Sir Jack Brabham proceed Sir Lewis Hamilton.
In 2021, the Brit driver collected a number of different accolades. Laureus World Sportsman of the 12 months, BBC Sports activities Character of the 12 months, GQ’s Recreation Changer of the 12 months. He additionally joins the Time Journal 100 most influential folks checklist this yr.
Sir Lewis Hamilton has not signed a brand new cope with Mercedes but
„Lewis is a real large of our sport and his affect is large each out and in of a automobile. What he has achieved is phenomenal with nonetheless extra to come back. All of us at Formulation 1 congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition of his achievements and stay up for seeing extra of his brilliance in 2021”, says Stefano Domenicali, Formulation 1’s incoming CEO.
What comes subsequent for Lewis Hamilton stays to be seen. He has not but signed an settlement for subsequent yr with Mercedes-AMG Petronas. The workforce prolonged the interval through which he can signal a brand new deal till March. „No strain”, Group Principal Toto Wolff says, following his extension of the contract for the upcoming three years.
