As Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton seeks his eighth F1 title this year, several questions have arisen about his most recent honor. Fans have often asked on social media, “Is Lewis Hamilton a Sir” or “When was Lewis Hamilton Knighted?” Here are the answers to those questions and a look at Lewis Hamilton’s fortune ahead of the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend.
Is Lewis Hamilton a Sir? When was Lewis Hamilton knighted?
Lewis Hamilton is now recognized as “Sir” after being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II as part of the New Years Honor List. The list paid tribute to British artists, politicians, officials and people outside the limelight who worked to defeat the coronavirus. Hamilton, who was awarded an MBE in 2008 after his first drivers’ championship, will now be the fourth F1 driver to be knighted after Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Jackie Stewart.
Lewis Hamilton’s career
Lewis Hamilton’s career was undoubtedly an unprecedented success story. The Mercedes F1 team driver has won a record of 98 races, 100 pole positions and 169 podiums. This season, Hamilton hopes to win an eighth record title in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship and overtake Michael Schumacher as the greatest of all times in the sport.
Lewis Hamilton’s fortune
Given Lewis Hamilton’s career, it’s no surprise that the Briton has amassed an incredible amount of wealth through the sport. After months of speculation since last year, Hamilton and Mercedes finally signed a new contract in February 2021, under which the 36-year-old will entrust his future to Mercedes F1 for another year. Though Mercedes F1 didn’t officially reveal Hamilton’s salary details, reports from The Mirror claim the reigning driver master will make a whopping £ 40million for the year through his new deal. Hamilton’s new deal is expected to add £ 5million to his salary this year, having previously signed a two-year deal worth around £ 70million with Mercedes in December 2018.
Hamilton’s net worth is around a staggering £ 260 million in 2021, according to various media reports. Most of Hamilton’s net worth as of 2021 can be attributed to its motorsport revenues. The media reports went on to add that the Briton saw his net worth spike by £ 36million in 2020 alone.
