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Hill: Hamilton knighthood will only help his charity work

Lewis Hamilton has been breaking down barriers since he arrived in Formula 1 and deserves a knighthood for his achievements on and off the track, former world champion Damon Hill has said. Hamilton, the most successful grand prix racer of all time and the only Black driver in F1, sealed a record-equalling seventh world title with his victory in Turkey this month, fuelling expectations of a knighthood. The 35-year-old Briton, who comes from an under-privileged, multi-racial background, has used his platform to campaign for racial equality, diversity and sustainability. “Lewis has always been breaking down barriers, the moment he arrived in F1 or even in karting he was breaking barriers...
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