London England. The team driver Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, who last Sunday was on the verge of achieving his eighth world title, was named this day caballero (Sir) for him Prince carlos in recognition of his sports career.
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Lewis Hamilton, who was opting to surpass Michael Schumacher in world titles, gave up the championship in the last race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in a thrilling final lap against the Dutchman Max Verstappen.
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The British pilot was crowned this Wednesday at a ceremony held at Windsor Castle, in which he was present with his mother.
Hamilton is the fourth driver of Formula One to be knighted, after Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss, and Jackie Stewart, the former still in service.
Other athletes who have been named “Sir” are the former England national team player. David Beckham and the former Scottish manager of Manchester United Alex Fergurson.
Several artists have also had the honor of being designated knights or “Dame” as are the cases of Paul McCarney, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, linked to the Celtic Glasgow team, Sean Connery, Julie Andrews, Elton John, Daniel Day-Lewis, among others.
“Sir” or “Dame” recognition is given to them for contributions, in this case, to UK art and sport.
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Lewis Hamilton, gentleman on and off the slopes
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English Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix congratulated Max Verstappen on his first Formula One title and was “proud” of his team’s work in the “most difficult” season.
“I want to congratulate Max and his team. We too work hard all year long, in the toughest season of all time ”declared the spectacular and eccentric Stevenage champion.
“I am really proud of my team and grateful, I have given everything today and never, throughout the season, have we thrown in the towel. Next season I will fight back, “he said. Hamilton.
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