Lewis Hamilton is known for winning awards both on and off the track. This time it wasn’t the drivers’ championship that he took home, but the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy. It was the eighth consecutive win for the knight. The award is named after Britain’s first world champion, Mike Hawthorn, who held the title in his hands back in 1958.
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The Commonwealth driver who achieves exceptional results in Formula 1 takes home the prestigious award. It was unveiled at the Royal Automobile Club in London during Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions event.
Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 20, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton is interviewed after taking first place in qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/Pool
Lewis Hamilton takes home a prestigious British motorsport award
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There is no doubt that Lewis was exceptional on the Formula 1 grid. The 7-time world champion has set several world records. It is therefore not surprising that he is the recipient of an illustrious accolade in the world of motorsport.
He won the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy; eight times in a row and eleven times in total. The Knight lost a chance to win it in 2009 and 2011 when it was loaned to Jenson Button. And in 2010 and 2013 it was given to Mark Webber.
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Will the Knight come back online in 2022?
Against archrival and title contender Max Verstappen, the Mercedes driver went to the limit. However, he controversially lost a possible eighth world title to the Red Bull prodigy. There has been speculation that Hamilton may retire from the sport after such a heartbreaking end to the season.
Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 11, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in the second position pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
But there is hope within the F1 community as Lewis’ contract keeps him with the Silver Arrows until the end of the 2023 season. If the Knight decides to return to the grid for the upcoming F1 season, what are your predictions for the Brit? Can he win the World Cup? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
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