Sir Lewis Hamilton, from rider to rider to his majesty

From now on, call him Sir, Sir Lewis Hamilton. In addition to the seven world titles obtained in Formula One, the British driver has a brand new one, albeit of a different nature. Lewis Hamilton is Sir, Knight of Her Majesty by the will of the Queen Elizabeth and with an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle by Prince Charles.

Perhaps the disappointment of having lost the eighth world championship on the last lap of the Abu Dhabi GP has not passed, but for the British champion there is a title of much more value. It is obviously the sporting merits that brought Hamilton the investiture, which was awarded a year ago, but it officially arrives only now. THEHowever, the Mercedes driver is also a champion of civil rights and the community Lgbtqi+, the sporty side does not take second place, but it is certainly not alone.

Lewis was accompanied by his mother, Carmen Lockhart, on this official occasion. Instead, it is his father who follows him most frequently in racing. He was there to console him on Sunday in the Emirates when his world championship ended on the last lap. He is the fourth pilot in history to become a knight after Jackie Stewart, Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham. However, there are many other sportsmen who have become knights and baronets of his majesty, as has happened to personalities from the world of entertainment.

Hamilton was already since 2008 Member of the British Empire, another royal honor. At the time he was chosen because, at less than 24, he had become the youngest world champion in the history of Formula 1, later overtaken by Sebastian Vettel. He is also one of the youngest athletes to become Sir: before him the tennis player Andry Murray at 27 and the cyclist Bradley Wiggins at 32.

As per its indication scuderia the pilot did not speak to reporters. There is a press blackout after Sunday’s race won by Max Verstappen. But he allowed himself a few words with Prince Charles.