F1 driver Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood at Windsor Castle | AFP

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton poses with his medal at Windsor castle after being officially knighted by the Prince of Wales.

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[olao]

A honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.

[JeanNoelMarieLouise]

You know I was happy Max won the championship but to see his sadness after the race but the way he dealt with the situation really this guy is a true inspiration maybe people who hate him it is just because he always win but look at him now how he stands after one of the biggest heartbreak of his career really Lewis Hamilton is the greatest of all times not only what he achieved on the track but also off the track congratulations Sir Lewis Hamilton really British media must learn from him he has not said a single bad word or pointing finger to anyone since Abu Dhabi race pure class and his father wow man I got two child since I saw that I tried to be better everyday with my kids

[claapsa]

You could see the sadness on his face still

[Airborne-Screaming-Eagles]

Very very well deserved, what a credit to our country Lewis is. Well done Sir.

[marsattacks]

Lewis Hamilton is the #1 F1 driver (statistically) of all time, he's a serious athlete, he's a gentleman too. Well deserved !

[colinhiggs]

didn't know what he might wear!! but he looked so smart and his Mum too. Congratulations Lewis

[Bhin_Dya]

Legendary Sir Lewis Hamilton, the 2021 formula 1 champion!

[sighfly]

I hope this will have somewhat brightened his year, especially given the way he lost the championship. Knighthood fully deserved for his accomplishments in and out of the sport.

[leferryhuncho]

Glad to see him again! Still we rise Sir Lewis Hamilton!

[samkamoche]

At least the knighthood was not Manipulated 😎

[petiertje]

Thoroughly deserved, congratulations Sir Lewis Hamilton. What an amazing and inspiring person, athlete, and sportsman.




I hear he can drive a race car reasonably well too :-)

[tonynewman]

Incredible- the greatest formula 1 driver ever - man that man can drive

[catcastle]

I thought he was already a sir! Congratulations!

[luisbadillo]

he even brought his mom man, what a nice guy..

[parkypark]

HIs class in defeat will never be forgotten. An all time legend for more reason than one

[shadowwarrior]

I may support max but every f1 driver deserves the praise for what they do even Nikita, congrats on your knighthood Sir Lewis Hamilton.

[noorazhar]

Congratulations Sir Lewis Hamilton. You’ve made your country proud.

[randyy.]

Congrats, Sir Hamilton. Seven time world champion!*

*actually eight.

[laterisaferondii]

Big love Sir Lewis, the true GOAT love from America

[hazikaiyan]

Congratulations Sir Lewis! Still you rise!