Lewis Hamilton admits he would gladly accept a knighthood if it comes during the Queen's New Year's Honours list after the Briton etched his name in the record books as the country's most decorated racing driver by sealing a fourth World Championship at the Mexico Grand Prix on Sunday.
Hamilton's latest success sees him eclipse Sir Jackie Stewart for the most World Championships won by a British driver, while he's now alongside rival Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost in third equal on the all-time list.
Tennis star Andy Murray and track legend Mo Farah were among British sportsmen to be knighted at the beginning of this year, and while the former felt uncomfortable with the title of 'Sir', Hamilton insists it would be something he would embrace.