Lewis Hamilton: Seven-time world champion Hamilton is the only F1 driver to be knighted while still competing in the sport.
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner is one step closer to a knighthood after being included in the New Year’s honors list. Horner has been awarded a CBE for his services to motorsport and is now one step away from being knighted.
The 50-year-old will be knighted alongside Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton. Several other Formula 1 figures have also been honoured. Express Sport takes a look at those who have been knighted by the British Royal Family. Lewis Hamilton: Seven-time world champion Hamilton is the only F1 driver to receive a knighthood while participating in the sport. The 38-year-old was knighted in the 2021 New Year’s honors just days after controversially losing his world title to Max Verstappen. Hamilton is the most decorated driver in F1 history and could have been knighted. Instead, he equaled the legendary Michael Schumacher with seven wins. Jack Brabham: The late Australian racing driver Brabham was knighted in 1979 for his services to motorsport. Brabham, who died in 2014 aged 88, won three world championships during his 15-year career. Brabham was knighted in 1970, nine years after his retirement.
Stirling Moss: Moss was knighted by Prince Charles in 2000 as part of the British New Year’s Honors list. The former Mercedes star had to wait 39 years to receive the honor after retiring in 1961, the longest he has ever waited to receive a knighthood since the end of his F1 career.
He won 16 races over 10 years, but is the only former rider to never win a World Championship. Moss died in April 2020 at the age of 90.
