Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton clinches Hawthorn Trophy for record-breaking 11th time


Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton clinches Hawthorn Trophy for record-breaking 11th time

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton, the former 7-time Formula1 world champion has once again marked his name in history by winning the Hawthorn trophy for the 11th time. The prize is given every year in memory of the first world champion Mike Hawthorn who tragically died after claiming the 1958 world title.

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Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

It has been stated in RaceFans that the Hawthorn trophy is given to the commonwealth driver who achieves the best result in the Formula1 world championship. The announcement of Lewis as the winner for the 2021 season was done at the Motorsports UK’s Night of Champions event at the Royal Automobile Club in London.

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis had a disappointing end to his 2021 Formula1 season as he was made the sacrificial pawn during the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the purpose of entertainment. Lewis was in a commanding position in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and it was only because of Micheal Masi’s controversial decision-making that Max Verstappen was able to snatch the 2021 title away from Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton’s strong grip over the Hawthorn trophy

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis has won the Hawthorn trophy 11 times in his 15-year Formula1 career and this speaks volumes of the caliber that the brit possesses. Lewis has only missed out on the trophy in 2009 and 2011 when Jenson Button was selected as the worthy winner and in 2010 and 2013 when Mark Webber won the trophy.

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Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis has made a habit of winning the prestigious trophy and it is down to the impressive seasons that he has been putting for the Mercedes Formula1 team ever since the start of the hybrid era in 2014. Lewis has been on an impressive streak of winning the trophy and with his recent Hawthorn Memorial Trophy, he has taken his tally to eight consecutive wins.

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

The 2022 Formula1 season is just around the corner and while the fans have been in jubilation with Lewis winning his eighth Hawthorn Trophy, the question still looms whether he is going to continue in Formula1 or not. Many pundits of the sport have given their verdict regarding the situation and it is going to be interesting to see what Lewis is going to do.

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