Lewis Hamilton is yet to taste success on the track this year. But he has once again been awarded the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy for his outstanding achievements in F1 during 2021. His battle with eventual champion Max Verstappen last year went right down to the wire, where Lewis lost the championship in a controversial manner.

The Hawthorn Memorial Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in motor racing. It has been presented annually since 1959 to F1 drivers from the British or the Commonwealth region. And Hamilton received the esteemed trophy ahead of the British GP.

Like his Formula 1 championship track record, the Briton has an immaculate count in collecting this prestigious award as well. He has won it a record 11 times and accomplished this for the 8th consecutive time. Previously, he also attained it for his exploits with McLaren back in 2007 and 2008.

Following him is the legendary Nigel Mansell, who has achieved it 7 times with Jenson Button and David Coulthard, winning it 5 times each.

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The 2021 season, ended on a sour note for Hamilton, as he lost the title during the last lap of the Abu Dhabi GP. Despite only finishing second, he showed consistency throughout the season and is arguably a deserved winner of this award.

Meanwhile, the Mercedes man has struggled to adjust to the W-13 and is languishing down at 6th in the championship. He will need to turn around his form quickly if he wants to have a shot at the Hawthorn Memorial trophy for the 9th year running.

Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic ahead of the British GP

Not only does Hamilton hold the record for the most Hawthorn Memorial trophies, but he also has the highest number of victories in the British GP. The 37-year-old has won his home race a record 8 times, 3 more than any other driver in history.

Friday proved to be another important session for Silver Arrows as Hamilton finished second in both the free practice sessions. The team’s new upgrades showed potential during FP2, which could prove to be a cause of optimism in the Mercedes garage.

Speaking on his chances for the British GP, he said, “We’re fighting the car a little bit. I know our pace isn’t as good as the other guys, but it’s not miles off, so we’ve definitely made an improvement. I’m sure we can work and improve the car a little more.”

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The enormous crowd rumored to be at Silverstone will back the home hero to deliver another faultless drive. However, the seven-time world champion has worthy competitors in front of him this time. Can Hamilton taste his first victory in 2022 at his home?