Former F1 world champion Jackie Stewart has recently made some bold comments about Lewis Hamilton and his time in F1. A shocking report covering the comments made by Stewart has recently come to light.
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The report by David Kent was called out publicly by BBC presenter Nick Knowles for partiality when referring to the 2 F1 greats. Kent in his report does not mention “Sir” even once in front of Hamilton’s name when both Stewart and Hamilton have been knighted by the Queen.
Can you spot the difference? Both Lewis and Jackie are knighted but David Kent chooses to use the honorific only for the three times WDC not the 7 times WDC?
What could be the difference between them to diminish one in this writer’s esteem?
I wonder? pic.twitter.com/9LMu5nzog3
— Nick Knowles (@MrNickKnowles) June 24, 2022
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This has the entire internet up in arms over the bias displayed by the journalist. Furthermore, the fans have all been expressing their discontent with the report.
Here is @MrNickKnowles holding the press accountable for disrispecting Sir Lewis Hamilton again. He did the same with the #AbuDhabiGP fars.
You never see this from F1 journalists. They just write about his jewellery.
Good on you Nick
https://t.co/ZBJpfNUTNN
— Ricossa (@Ricosssa) June 24, 2022
Why don’t you address him with the title given by the queen? Don’t you respect your Queen or just not
Sir Lewis Hamilton? https://t.co/zdKNjI0qZJ
— Unicorn 
(@hamburgerh0tdog) June 24, 2022
It’s Sir Lewis Hamilton. At least get your facts straight. Embarrassing that an adult doesn’t know when to put respect. If you don’t respect him its fine,least respect the title that was given to him by the Queen !Why wait for his response? You think lewis is jobless like you ?
— MJ (@PurpleMJ_8) June 24, 2022
I’d say *Sir* Lewis Hamilton is much more of an F1 icon than Stewart, and certainly a more respectable role model. https://t.co/mVHLBX408S
— Boy with guitar #GTTO #rejoin 
(@robinbowes) June 23, 2022
Of course, the fans of the sport have wasted no time in calling out the report and the reporter, and rightly so. The 7-time world champion is a true icon of the sport and arguably one of the greatest drivers to grace the circuits.
Calling Sir Jackie Stewart by his title but leaving Sir Lewis Hamilton’s title out is saying the quiet part REALLY loudly,
— Melissa. (@MelissaL125) June 23, 2022
Nothing extraordinary about Jackie’s comments on Sir Lewis Hamilton. Any teenager who follows the sport, knows the frustration & deep grief that Sir Lewis Hamilton’s earned success has caused Jackie Stewart.
No big story here.
— 
Still I Rise (@JessFor44) June 24, 2022
DIVE DEEPER
Although, Hamilton is having a subpar season by his high standards. He is far from finished when it comes to performing at the highest level and Stewart’s comments about his compatriot seem to be uncalled for.
Jackie Stewart urges Sir Lewis Hamilton to retire from F1
In a recent podcast, 3-time world champion Jackie Stewart made some bold comments about fellow Britton and 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The Scot said, “It’s time for him to resign.”, calling for Hamilton to quit F1 before time catches up to him.
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Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 12, 2022 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton on the grid before the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/Pool
Stewart went on to add “He’s got music, he’s got culture, he loves clothing and the rag trade would be absolutely suitable for him.” providing alternatives for Hamilton after his racing career.
However, Hamilton’s performances suggest that he is far from finished. Yes, the Britton has struggled under the new regulations. However, the package he has been provided has been far from the best that Mercedes are so used to producing.
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Hamilton still has 2 podiums to his name and sits P6 in the driver standing just under 100 points behind leader Max Verstappen. However, are such bold comments by the 3-time World Champion uncalled for?
