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Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo after he was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain’s Charles, Prince of Wales, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, December 15, 2021. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
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Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo after he was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain’s Charles, Prince of Wales, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, December 15, 2021. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
Lewis Hamilton is known for winning awards both on and off the track. This time it wasn’t the drivers’ championship he took home but the Hawthorn Memorial trophy. It was the Knight’s eighth consecutive win. The award is named after Britain’s first world champion Mike Hawthorn who laid hands on the title back in 1958.
The Commonwealth driver who achieves exceptional results in Formula One gets to take home the prestigious award. It was revealed at the Royal Automobile Club in London during Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions event.
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Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 20, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton is interviewed after finishing first place in qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/Pool
Lewis Hamilton takes home a prestigious British motorsport award
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There is no doubt that Lewis has been exceptional on the Formula One grid. The 7-time world champion has multiple world records to his name. Hence, it is no surprise to see him bag an illustrious award in the world of motorsports.
And finally, to @LewisHamilton, the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy as the highest-placed Commonwealth driver in last season's @F1 World Championship 👏#OurMotorsportUK #NightofChampions pic.twitter.com/NtXXmZYJvb
— Motorsport UK (@ourmotorsportuk) January 22, 2022
He won the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy; making it eight times in a row, and a total of eleven times. The Knight lost the chance of winning it back in 2009 and 2011 as it was awarded to Jenson Button. And in 2010 and 2013, it was given to Mark Webber.
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Is the Knight coming back to the grid in 2022?
The Mercedes driver pushed himself to the limit against arch-rival and title contender Max Verstappen. However, in a controversial manner, he lost out on a potential eighth world title to the Red Bull prodigy. There have been rampant speculations about Hamilton potentially retiring from the sport after such a heartbreaking end to the season.
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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 11, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in second position Pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
But, there is hope within the F1 community, as Lewis’ contract keeps him with the Silver Arrows till the end of the 2023 season. If the Knight chooses to return to the grid for the forthcoming season of F1, what are your predictions for the Brit? Can he win the world championship? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.
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