Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to receive his knighthood at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, just days after controversially losing the 2021 title to Max Verstappen.
Hamilton, 36, was named in the Queen's Honours List after winning a seventh championship last year, bringing him level all-time with Michael Schumacher.
The Briton, who was awarded an MBE in 2009 a year after winning his first championship, has won more races and scored more pole positions than any other F1 driver in history.
Hamilton was denied a record eighth title on Sunday after a thrilling season-long battle with Dutchman Verstappen, which went down to the final lap the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.