Hamilton Awarded The Title Of British Nobility, Now Titled 'Sir'

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JAKARTA - F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has just been awarded the British royal title. For his new title, he now bears the name Sir Lewis Hamilton.

Quoted from Sky Sport on Thursday, December 16, the award ceremony for Hamilton was carried out by Prince Charles on Wednesday. During the ceremony, Hamilton came with his mother, Carmen Lockhart.

Hamilton became the fourth F1 driver to be knighted and the first British F1 driver to win the title while still competing.

Prior to Hamilton, this knighthood had been bestowed upon Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Jackie Stewart.

Hamilton was also on Queen Elizabeth II's list of New Year's honors last year. His name was included in the list as an award after successfully equaling Michael Schumacher's record collection of world titles in the 2020 season.

Behind his new title, there is a bitter story that Hamilton must pass. Because the awarding of the title was carried out only a few days after the driver failed to win his eighth title in the F1 competition.

Hamilton had to end the season with disappointment after losing to Max Verstappen controversially in the final lap in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 12 last.