Lewis Hamilton was declared a knight by Queen Elizabeth at the end of last year as part of New Year's ceremonies, and it was only on Wednesday that the British man was officially promoted to knighthood at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Charles.
This is the highest honor he has ever had Hamilton received by his homeland. Already after his first title in 2008, the racer is from Stevenage got the title MBE (Member of the British Empire), and since then he has amassed six more and equaled Michael Schumacher.
Ceremony at the castle Windsor was otherwise Hamilton's first public appearance since losing in the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. The Briton congratulated him on Sunday after his decision at the World Cup Verstappen for the title, but has not performed since, has not spoken to the media and has not posted anything on social media.
Hamilton is the third Formula One world champion, after Jack Brabham (1978) in Jackie Stewart (2001), who was promoted to knight. In recognition of their merits in motorsport, they also received this honor Stirling Moss (2000) patrick head (2015) in Frank Williams (1999).
