The former British number one, 37, represented Great Britain in the event - previously known as the Fed Cup - before becoming captain in 2016. LONDON — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted as part of the United Kingdom's New Year Honours list, reports Sky Sports.Hamilton surpassed Michael Schumacher's record … , now chairman of football's National League, receives an OBE. Recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. Shahab Uddin (director of legal, British Olympic Association), for services to sport during the Covid-19 response. Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in a New Year Honours list which salutes hundreds of people for their work in the Covid pandemic. Christina Peacock, for services to boxing. Greaves, who later became a popular television personality. Rob Burrow (former Leeds Rhinos player) for services to rugby and to motor neurone disease awareness during Covid-19. becomes an OBE for services to sport, having been involved in boxing, snooker and darts among other sports. My family are delighted.". Hamilton received a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year's honors list, which also recognized British performers, politicians, public servants and people outside the limelight who worked to defeat the coronavirus and its devastating impacts. Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). The Formula One ace secured a record equalling seventh world … When they do offer it, he should tell them to shove it. Rhys McClenaghan, for services to gymnastics. FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after wining the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Dave Knight, for voluntary service to Newport Community Cricket Club, South Wales. Sports F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is knighted. Some of the most famous faces to receive New Year's Honours this time around include Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who has been knighted after winning his seventh title in November. Peter Warden, for services to athletics in north-west England. and winning seven world titles on the way. Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year Honors list for 2021. He has been awarded the title after his outstanding achievements on and off the track, but most notably for achieving his seventh drivers' equalling Michael Schumacher. Also on rt.com Seventh heaven: Lewis Hamilton ties Michael Schumacher's record as he claims SEVENTH Formula 1 world title (VIDEO) However, critics down the years have consistently pointed to Hamilton’s tax status as the star – who is said to have a net worth of $285 million – spends much of his time in Monaco. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton will be awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honors list.. One of the greatest sports personalities, Hamilton, … , both World Cup winners with England in 1966. Patricia Sharpe, for services to gymnastics. and his son Danny said of the MBE: "We are very, very proud of Dad. David Mahoney (chief operating officer of England and Wales Cricket Board), for services to sport. The award is for them really not just me.". ... F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is knighted Reuters. Bob Champion (former jockey and founder of Bob Champion Cancer Trust), for charitable services. Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion after being knighted Wednesday, Dec. 30 in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year honors list. beating Michael Schumacher's record of 91 race wins. Lewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year. Alan Curtis (former Swansea City and Wales forward), for services to Welsh football. Emma Evans (goalball coach, player and referee), for services to goalball and to athletes with visual impairments. Brian Barwick (National League chairman), for services to sport and broadcasting. Katie Dodd (former England hockey player), for services to hockey. It's not been a good year for most of us on the planet but it's been a pretty good year for Lewis.". John McGuinness (motorcyclist), for services to motorcycle racing. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK's New Year's Honours List which was announced on Wednesday. Lewis Hamilton news: Hamilton hasn't been knighted (Image: getty) "They received well-deserved knighthoods, and it would be absolutely astonishing if Hamilton didn't join them. Roland Wycherley (chair of Shrewsbury Town Football Club), for services to the community in Shrewsbury. is made an MBE for services to rugby and his awareness campaign since being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is set to receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his achievements in 2020. Jimmy Greaves (former Tottenham and England striker), for services to football. Damian Hopley (chief executive of the Rugby Players Association), for services to rugby union. Hamilton, who secured his seventh F1 title last month to equal Michael Schumacher’s record, has said his recent success was partly inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Three. "I was sat there with my wife, both of us in a slightly bemused state. Video Transcript-Congratulations on the championship!-Steve in the [? With the support of his former club and the rugby league community, the 38-year-old has spent the past year working to raise awareness of the degenerative condition, which affects how nerves in the brain and spinal cord function. Susan Deaves (vice-president of British Athletics Supporters Club), for services to athletics. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted after being named in the New Year Honors list 'Sir Lewis' is the most successful F1 driver of all time beating Michael Schumacher's record of 91 race wins and winning seven world titles on the way Nigel Payne (former chair of Professional Jockeys Association), for services to horse racing and to charity, particularly during the Covid-19 response. Lewis Hamilton has been one of the greatest British achievers in any sport around the world. He said he would "love to stay" in F1 and wanted to continue to campaign for change when it comes to human rights, diversity and environmentalism. Hamilton received a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen … The 35-year-old had previously been overlooked - … Greta Westwood, chief executive of nursing charity the Florence Nightingale Foundation, received a CBE for her work highlighting the mental-health toll of the pandemic on front-line workers. "It turned up by email and not in an official letter. Nicholas Rust (outgoing chief executive, British Horseracing Authority), for services to horse racing. There is growing criticism of the honors’ evocation of the British Empire, the legacy of which has been debated anew amid campaigns against racism and colonialism around the world. Seven-time Formula One title winner Lewis Hamilton has been given a knighthood in the New Year honours list. Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). Read about our approach to external linking. Maggie Carver (Racecourse Association chairman), for services to sport and to the media sector. Ron Flowers (former Wolves and England midfielder), for services to football. Gregory Silvester (trustee at Special Olympics GB), for services to people with learning disabilities in sport. Posted . However, Hamilton is the first to gain this status while still an active driver. Midlands. Hamilton received a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen … Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. LONDON — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time F1 champion after receiving a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s honors list. Robert Dick (head coach of Scottish Disability Bowls), for services to disability sport. There was a knighthood for cinematographer Roger Deakins, a 15-time Academy Award nominee who has won Oscars for “Blade Runner 2049” and “1917.”, Actress Lesley Manville, an Oscar nominee for “Phantom Thread,” was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE. David Adamson (honorary chieftain of Burntisland Highland Games), for services to athletics and to the community in Burntisland, Fife. Others honored for their work during the pandemic include research scientists, statistical modelers, engineers and onesie manufacturer Katherine Dawson, who received an OBE for making scrubs for medics when supplies were short. Richard Saunders, for services to disability golf. When Peter Crouch got a very Royal guest... Ian Wright picks the tunes that have soundtracked his life. after being named in the New Year Honors list 'Sir Lewis' is the most successful F1 driver of all time. Kevin Aitchison (chair of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby), for services to wheelchair rugby and to people with disabilities. Mike Knight, for voluntary service to Newport Community Cricket Club, South Wales. Lewis Hamilton is the best ever, a role model and a global sporting icon Britain should be lucky to have. Peter Dawson (chief executive and secretary of R&A), for services to golf. Veteran footballers Jimmy Greaves and Ron Flowers were made Members of the Order of the British Empire, or MBEs, after a long-running campaign to ensure every surviving member of the team that won England the 1966 World Cup receives an honor. Chairman of the Racecourse Association Maggie Carver has been made a CBE, as has former jockey Bob Champion and chief executive and secretary of the R&A Peter Dawson. You spot on there Deiter. Former Rugby Football League chairman, ex-Football Association chief executive and former BBC head of sport.
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