‘Lewis Hamilton will become Sir (!) Lewis Hamilton in 2021’ | Motorsport

sport">There had previously been proposals made by prominent Britons and fans to make Hamilton knight. From a tax perspective, it was not entirely clear at first whether Hamilton, who lives in Monaco, could qualify for this. But according to the British tabloid, he now has “his affairs in order” and may kneel before Queen Elizabeth next year to receive his knighthood.

sport">“This is an honor that has eluded Lewis for so long,” said a friend of the Mercedes driver The Sun. “This is a fantastic end to the most amazing season ever for him.”

sport">Hamilton will be the third British Formula 1 driver to be knighted after Jackie Stewart and Sterling Moss. The 35-year-old driver can already call himself a member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). He received that title after he became world champion for the first time in 2008.

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