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Hamilton received a knighthood.
After receiving his knighthood, Sir Lewis Hamilton stopped for a picture with his mother. (0:54)
Lewis Hamilton received a knighthood at Windsor Castle.
The knighthood was granted to Hamilton on Wednesday, after he equalled Michael Schumacher's all-time record of seven titles last year.
He was knighted by the Prince of Wales, becoming the fourth F1 driver to receive the honor.
A knighthood is an award and title given by a British king or queen for high achievement and services to their country within their industry.
Sir Lewis Hamilton will receive a knighthood today.
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December 15, 2021.
Hamilton was denied a record breaking eighth title on Sunday when he was controversially beaten by Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
After winning his first championship, Hamilton was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire which is the third highest award and is given to a person for making a difference in their line of work.
The Mercedes driver has won more races than any other F1 driver.
Hamilton is the first and only black driver in the history of Formula One. The Hamilton Commission was set up in 2020 to look at ways of improving representation of Black people in UK motor sport, and after a period of consultation issued recommendations to increase diversity in the sport.
Mission 44 is a charity launched by Hamilton in order to help young people from under-represented groups in the UK. He made a personal pledge to the charity.
