Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has been named the 2022 British Competition Driver of the Year by Autosport.
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During 2022, the seven-time F1 champion fought to help Mercedes develop its troubled W13, finishing sixth in the drivers’ standings with nine podium finishes. Hamilton was chosen the greatest British driver of the season by Autosport readers, ahead of new teammate George Russell, McLaren’s rising F1 talent Lando Norris, and IMSA SportsCar champion Tom Blomqvist. Hamilton has won the Award for the eighth time. Hamilton’s victory was announced at the Autosport Awards on December 4 at Grosvenor House on Park Lane.
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“Good evening everyone, I am sorry I couldn’t be there in person but a huge thank you to all the Autosport readers,” Hamilton said in a video after receiving the award. I recall attending the awards for the first time many years ago. “There are some incredibly brilliant drivers this year, and I cannot believe how many amazing British drivers we continue to produce, therefore I am pleased to earn this award, thank you so much.” Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Jenson Button, and Lando Norris are among the previous winners. Former Formula One drivers Martin Brundle and David Coulthard are also winners.
International Racing Driver of the Year presented by Pirelli, Rookie of the Year, International Racing Car of the Year presented by Blink Experience, Rally Car of the Year, International Rally Driver of the Year, National Driver of the Year, and Esports Driver of the Year presented by Motorsport Games are among the other categories decided by fan voting. The Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award, the Gold Medal for lifelong legacy, the Gregor Grant Award for lifetime achievement, Motorsport Promoter of the Year, and Motorsport Games Esports Team of the Year are also presented by professional judging panels. Bang & Olufsen Moment of the Year and Autosport Williams Engineer of the Future are two awards that have returned for 2022.
