F1 world champion is reportedly lined up for new year honour‘Lewis has always been
BREAKING down barriers,’ says HillThe former
Formula One world champion Damon Hill believes a knighthood is an absolutely deserved honour for
Lewis Hamilton. The
British driver is to be knighted in this year’s new year honours list, according to the Sun. Hill has said if it is bestowed it will be recognition not only of Hamilton’s achievements on track but of his character and impact across the sport, where as a black driver he has been breaking down barriers since he began racing.
Not only has Hamilton made it to the very top of F1 but as the only black driver in the sport he has had an influence beyond his achievements on the track. Hill said: “Lewis has always been breaking down barriers, the moment he arrived in F1 or even in karting he was breaking barriers and challenging the status quo.