F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in Britain’s traditional New Year Honours list after equalising legendary driver Michael Schumacher’s record of seven Formula One world titles.

Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK's New Year Honours list

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that Britain should feel proud to have "ambassador of the calibre of Lewis Hamilton" after the iconic Formula One World champions was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list.

Britain should be 'proud' of knighted Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes' Toto Wolff

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton is set to secure his status as Britain’s highest-achieving sportsman of his era and arguably of all-time as he is set to be recognized with a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List.

Lewis Hamilton set to be awarded knighthood in New Year's Honours List