Lewis Hamilton reflects on being awarded Knighthood yet still adjusting to terms

Lewis Hamilton reflects on being awarded Knighthood yet still adjusting to terms

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton rightly deserved the honor of knighthood later last year. Having won 7-World Championship, Hamiliton has broken numerous records on the way. Ahead of the 2021 season start, Hamilton revealed that he has not yet got in terms being called as ‘Sir’ and believes that knighthood doesn’t change him too much. 

Clearly, Hamilton seems very grounded, despite all the plaudits he has been getting over the years. And to an extent, that should help him keep his focus while chasing down an unprecedented eighth world title. Also, His former teammate Nico Rosberg certainly has faith in Hamilton’s focus not wavering. 

“You Forget about it”: Lewis Hamilton on being still grounded after the honor of knighthood

Speaking to SkySports ahead of the upcoming F1 season, the Mercedes driver said that he doesn’t even know if he is ‘Sir’ yet. 

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He said, “It is definitely overwhelming, when you really think about it. But then you forget about it. I walk around and I don’t remember that I’m ‘Sir.’ 

“I think it is more from the outside what it looks like.” 

Despite speculation of the new contract and the Briton’s future in the sport in general, Rosberg can’t see Hamilton tuning out mentally. 

He said, “I don’t think it’s going to affect his performance this year. 

“It’s not going to hurt his performance on the way to becoming the greatest of all time statistically, and beating Michael Schumacher for that eighth title. Lewis knows how to focus.” 

Having said that, let’s see how Lewis Hamilton performs when the season starts within a weeks’ time in Bahrain. Whether or not he will cruise to an 8th Championship, time will unfold all the answers. But until the one of the greatest drivers is on the track, lets witness his talent and greatness.

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