Lewis Hamilton in competition with LeBron James and Rafael Nadal to Be Awarded ‘Sportsman of the Year’

Lewis Hamilton in competition with LeBron James and Rafael Nadal to Be Awarded ‘Sportsman of the Year’
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Lewis Hamilton has surely established himself firmly not just in the sport of F1, but also in the world of sports. Winning his 7th world championship in 2020 was surely something no one thought Lewis Hamilton could reach when he made his debut. With sheer handwork, passion and will, Hamilton has reached where he is today and as a result Hamilton could be awarded the Sportsman of the Year Award. 

Lewis Hamilton is in line with Tennis Sensation Rafael Nadal, arguably the G.O.AT of Basketball LeBron James and the incredible soccer player Robert Lewandowski for the award. This is the fourth time the 36-year-old has been nominated for the award which he won last year.  

Lewis Hamilton in line to be crowned Sportsman of the Year 

The Laureus World Sports Award was first handed out in 2000. Current Daimler chairman, Ola Kallenius, along with Johann Rupert, a South African businessman established the award. The idea behind the Laureus organization was to use sports to change the world. It derived inspiration from Nelson Mandela. 

The 7-times world champion driver who is always ready to learn more said, “It’s an honor to have been nominated for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year alongside some truly incredible athletes. When I look back at the award ceremony last year, it’s hard to believe just how much has changed. 2020 was a difficult year for so many people, for many different reasons and of course the world of sport was hugely affected. 

“I was fortunate enough to be able to race and I’m so proud of what we, as a team, were able to achieve together. I’m even prouder of the journey we began towards making the motorsport industry more diverse and inclusive. 

“Nelson Mandela was the inspiration behind Laureus and I’m sure he would support everything we can do to use sport to achieve a greater good.” 

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