New Year Honours: Lewis Hamilton, Rob Burrow and Jimmy Greaves recognised Lewis Hamilton broke record for most race wins in F1 this season; Former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow and 1966 World Cup-winner Jimmy Greaves awarded MBE; PDC and Matchroom chairman Barry Hearn to receive OBE
Last Updated: 31/12/20 11:45am Lewis Hamilton enjoyed an amazing year on the track and has now been awarded a knighthood
Lewis Hamilton is to be knighted in the New Year Honours list, with Rob Burrow and Jimmy Greaves also recognised with an MBE award.
Earlier this year, Hamilton became F1 s most successful driver of all time, breaking the record for the most race wins and matching Michael Schumacher as a seven-time champion.
BHA’s Nick Rust honoured with OBE Share
March 25, 2021
Nick Rust, the British Horseracing Authority’s Chief Executive, will receive an OBE for his services to the sport of horse racing.
Having served in his position for nearly six years, Rust will officially step down as chief executive from 1 January.
During his tenure, Rust has dealt with various challenges including the changes to the Levy, overseeing the review of buying/selling bloodstock, horse welfare improvements, diversity within the sport and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annamarie Phelps, BHA Chair, said: “I am delighted that Nick’s service to the BHA and the sport of racing have been recognised with a national honour. Throughout his tenure at the BHA Nick has worked to bring people together and to do the right thing for the sport, and he has never been afraid to make the difficult decisions.
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