Now co-record holder for the number of world titles with Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton has been promoted to the rank of knight on the New Year's Honors list. Quite a symbol for the only black driver in the premier class of motorsport, from 'a modest background.
Lewis Hamilton was knighted in the UK, promoted to knight on the New Year's Honors list, after tying Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula 1 world titles. The first and only black driver in the premier class Motorsport, 35, equaled Germany's Michael Schumacher in an outstanding 2020 season, shortened due to the pandemic.
Last month, a group of British parliamentarians called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to elevate the pilot to the rank of knight.
Coming from a humble background, Hamilton dedicated his victory on November 15, in Turkey, "to the children and to all those for whom it is important to see this", telling them: "dream the impossible, pursue this dream, never doubt yourself ”.
Hamilton, a resident of the Principality of Monaco, has been in the hot seat in the past for his tax situation, but has argued that he pays a significant amount of tax in Britain.
Fervent defender of diversity, animal welfare and the environment
The beloved and controversial Mercedes driver has become a strong advocate for equality, diversity, animal welfare and the environment, and has made several strong statements this year on human rights, democracy and the environment. fight against racism.
The UK New Year's Honors list recognizes outstanding achievement in various fields including sport, entertainment and politics, as well as the contributions of a large number of ordinary citizens.
This year, many prizes have been awarded to those who seek solutions to the problems posed by the coronavirus as the pandemic drags on.