Hamilton, who was awarded an MBE in 2008 after his first Drivers' Championship, will now become the fourth F1 driver to be recognized with a knighthood after Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Jackie Stewart.

Did Lewis Hamilton get an Honour?

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. The Briton, 35, sealed a seventh drivers' title at the Turkish Grand Prix in November - equalling Michael Schumacher's championships record.

Is Lewis Hamilton a royal?

Hamilton, who secured his seventh F1 title last month to equal Michael Schumacher's record, has said his recent success was partly inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion.