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“Only people who have really done something for the country should be knighted”: Lewis Hamilton did not deserve the knighthood solely for F1 as per former F1 CEO

Janmeyjay Shukla
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"Only people who have really done something for the country should be knighted": Lewis Hamilton did not deserve the knighthood solely for F1 as per former F1 CEO

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton did not deserve the knighthood since he did not contribute to the country

Lewis Hamilton missed out on his eighth world championship in Abu Dhabi after losing out to Max Verstappen.

Prince Charles knighted the Mercedes driver during a traditional sword ceremony at Windsor Castle. He became the first active British driver to be knighted, and the fourth overall. He joins the ranks of Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss, and Sir Jackie Stewart.

According to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Hamilton did not deserve the knighthood.

Matching Schumacher’s record

Lewis Hamilton received his knighthood on December 15th as a part of the new year’s honor list.

Furthermore, the Briton’s prowess on the track earned him a spot in this particular celebration. He matched Michael Schumacher’s world titles and dethroned his all-time victory record.

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After an unsuccessful start to the 2022 season, it looks fairly difficult for Hamilton to win his eighth title. However, as per him, the team has made small tweaks to his W13. Although these tweaks are not revolutionary, Hamilton is hoping to unlock more performance in the future.

Undeserving Knighthood for Lewis Hamilton?

As per Bernie Ecclestone, Hamilton did not deserve the knighthood. He explained stating: “Only people who have really done something for the country should be knighted.”

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Ecclestone claims to have received a knighthood offer back in the 1990s but turned it down. He concluded by stating: “They all make a lot of money and donate some to charity. However, they haven’t done anything specific for the country.”

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Janmeyjay Shukla

Janmeyjay Shukla

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Janmeyjay Shukla is an artist who contributes his expressions through words as an F1 writer and editor at The SportsRush. He is an F1 historian who has been watching the sport since he was a baby. Passed on from generation to generation, he has seen the prime of Michael Schumacher to the rise of Max Verstappen. A Mercedes fan from the days of the Brawn GP era, the sport runs in his blood. Besides Formula One, Janmeyjay is a Marketing Head and a musician who loves to sing and play Rock & Pop songs on guitar. His love for sports will never die as he is a loyal Liverpool Football Club fan as well!

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