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Arise Sir Lewis; Hamilton gets his knighthood

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - November 29, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the race. [REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu/File Photo]

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old this year became the most successful F1 driver of all time after equaling Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's record seven titles and beating the German's 91 race wins.

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