On 15 December, F1 seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton officially took his jazz title at a ceremony at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. Hamilton thus became the fourth F1 driver to be named a "Jazz" after Sir Jackie Stewart, Sir Sterling Moss and Sir Jack Brahan.
Hamilton was knighted in the New Year's Honours at the end of 2020 for his contributions to motorsport, but the official ceremony took place on this Wednesday (15th). The ceremony was presided over by Prince Charles, with Hamilton's mother, Carmen, also present.
Hamilton's controversial defeat to Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday (12th) was his first public event after his eight-crown dream was shattered.
He will attend the FIA evening party in Paris on the 16th to receive the runner-up trophy. In the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton was overtaken by Verstappen on the last lap of the last race, losing the 2021 world championship, but his generous performance was commendable.
(Editor: Si Wen)