FlakeySugarButt
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Lewis Hamilton MBE | BBCSport Online wrote: | Lewis Hamilton said he felt "humbled" after becoming an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours.
The Stevenage-born driver, 23, became the youngest winner of the Formula One championship after a dramatic finish to the Brazilian Grand Prix in November.
"It is a massive honour and incredible privilege to receive an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen," said Hamilton.
"It is the most amazing culmination to what has been quite a year for me and something I am very appreciative of."
Having come close to claiming the F1 drivers' championship in his debut season, Hamilton secured the 2008 title with a fifth-place finish at Interlagos.
The Englishman's title rival and local hero Felipe Massa won the race in his Ferrari but Hamilton passed Timo Glock at the final corner to push the Brazilian into second place in the drivers' championship.
"The support I have received from the UK as a whole has been fantastic and a huge motivation," added Hamilton, who turns 24 next month and now lives in Switzerland.
"This is not just a proud moment for me, but also for my family and every single person involved with the McLaren Mercedes Formula One team.
"I am also very humbled to be included on the Honours list alongside all the members of the general public who have been recognised for their tireless work in such varied and worthwhile arenas. |
Wow!
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Louise (Admin)
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PMSL Flakey . . . I just read this to Highlander, who's reply was 'Wow! Who cares? I have a Celtic Wrestling Award '  . . . Bless Him . . Modesty's not his strong Point
Well done to Lewis though, what an achievement at such a young age.   
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FlakeySugarButt
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He makes a good point!!
It is a great achievement and obviously being a Lewis/McLaren supporter I'm really chuffed. However he has only been a part of it for a couple of years and I think some of our other long standing British drivers should be recognised for their contributions also. I guess they haven't ever pulled off what Lewis has though eh? heehee!!
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Julie C
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Well done to him  take care luv Juliexx
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