Two upcoming grands prix in Bahrain leave uncomfortable questions about furthering human rights via sportShortly after winning his seventh Formula One world championship last week in Turkey, Lewis Hamilton issued a warning to the sport he loves. It was time it faced up to its responsibilities, to confront and deal with the human rights issues that blight some of the countries it visits, and do it now, he said.

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Mercedes Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton will now be granted an honorary title of knighthood for his success in the sport and contribution to society.
At the recent Turkish Grand Prix, Hamilton officially equaled Michael Schumacher’s all-time record, claiming his seventh overall F1 Drivers' Championship.

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'Sir Lewis Hamilton': F1 Superstar Set For Knighthood After Series Of Incredible Milestones

Hamilton wrapped up his seventh world title after one of his most dominant campaigns in his career, capped by a brilliant comeback win in Turkey.Six of Hamilton's seven titles came in the V6 hybrid era, in which his Mercedes team has been the dominant force. That re-ignited the debate on the role both car and driver have played in Hamilton's record-breaking success.Paddy Lowe, who was ...Keep reading

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Carlos Sainz: Few F1 drivers would beat Hamilton at Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton, fresh winner of the 2020 Formula 1 world championship with his Mercedes, is an all-round sportsman. A few days ago, the English driver posted a video on his Instagram profile in which he enjoys playing tennis with his father.

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Lewis Hamilton never had “dubious moments” like Michael Schumacher did on their ways to seven titles says Romain Grosjean.With an impressive victory at the Turkish Grand Prix Hamilton equalled a record which many thought was untouchable, that being Schumacher’s tally of seven World Championships.And by in large he did it without many major controversies, but the same can’t be said for Schumacher, as Grosjean pointed out.

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Hamilton wrapped up his seventh F1 world championship in Turkey last weekend, equalling Michael Schumacher’s all-time record with three races to spare in the 2020 season.It came after a year that has seen Hamilton find his voice and use his platform on issues such as racial equality and improving diversity within motorsport, something he said is more significant than his on-track ...Keep reading

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F1 news: Wolff happy for Lewis Hamilton to be 'polarising'

Toto Wolff says the "alpha male" combination of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas is a dynamic that works really well for the Mercedes team.

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Mercedes: Hamilton-Bottas alpha male duo 'works really well'

(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton has been breaking down barriers since he arrived in Formula One and deserves a knighthood for his achievements on and off the track, former world champion Damon Hill has said. Read full story

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