Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year’s honours list published on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old this year became the most successful Formula One driver of all time after equalling Ferrari great Michael Schumacher’s record seven titles and beating the German's 91 race wins...

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