Hamilton receives knighthood days after losing F1 title

The seven-time Formula One champion was conferred the knighthood on Wednesday, December 15 at Windsor Castle but declined to speak to the media afterward. 

Lewis Hamilton picked up a new title only days after losing one on the track, a report in The Peninsula says

The seven-time Formula One champion was conferred the knighthood on Wednesday, December 15 at Windsor Castle but declined to speak to the media afterward. 

Hamilton gets the honorary title of “Sir” after being knighted by the Prince of Wales for services to motorsports. The 36-year-old Briton was joined by his mother, Carmen Lockhart. When congratulated on his award, Hamilton said: “Thank you.”

Hamilton was denied a record-breaking eighth title after Max Verstappen won his first world title in a controversial finish on Sunday, Dec 12 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a pass of Hamilton on the final lap of a riveting season. 

Three other F1 drivers have been knighted: Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart. Hamilton is the first to be awarded while still competing in the sport.

The Mercedes driver had been seeking his fifth consecutive title and eighth overall to move one ahead of Michael Schumacher. The deployment of the safety car after a late crash at the Yas Marina Circuit wiped out the lead Hamilton had built over his Red Bull rival, and Verstappen had the late advantage because he was using fresher tires.

Mercedes had filed protests immediately after the finish but they were rejected.

The FIA said Tuesday a “detailed analysis and clarification exercise” will take place to draw lessons and provide clarity “to preserve the competitive nature of our sport.”

The body said the incidents on Sunday have “generated significant misunderstanding and reactions from Formula 1 teams, drivers and fans, 

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