Seven-time Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton received his knighthood at Windsor Castle.
Hamilton, 36, was named to the Queen’s List of Honors after he equaled Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of seven championships last year and was knighted on Wednesday.
He was denied his eighth record-breaking title on Sunday when he was controversially beaten by Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the final round.
Hamilton was awarded an MBE – a member of the Order of the British Empire is awarded to one person for making a difference in their line of work – in 2009 after he won his first championship. . He has won more races and scored more pole positions than any other F1 driver in history.
