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Lewis Hamilton Takes Top Honors in Sportsman End of Year Awards
In a surprising turn of events, Lewis Hamilton has emerged as the winner of the Sportsman end of year award for the best non-champion driver of 2024. Despite Max Verstappen’s dominance on the track, securing the drivers’ title and earning the admiration of team principals and rival drivers alike, fans were asked to vote for the driver who impressed them the most outside of the championship winner.
The 2024 season was marked by several standout performances, including Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s maiden victories, which contributed to McLaren’s constructors’ title win. However, when it came to the Sportsman poll, neither Norris nor Piastri took the top spot.
Instead, Hamilton claimed the award with an impressive 42% of the vote, despite experiencing one of the most challenging seasons of his career. The 39-year-old driver managed to secure two grand prix victories, breaking his win drought, but ultimately finished seventh in the drivers’ championship, behind his teammate George Russell.
Hamilton’s victory in the poll is a testament to his enduring popularity and the respect he commands from fans. As he prepares to join Ferrari in the upcoming season, Hamilton will be looking to challenge for an eighth world championship title, a feat that has thus far eluded him.
Charles Leclerc, Hamilton’s future teammate at Ferrari, finished third in the poll with 12% of the vote. Leclerc enjoyed a strong season, securing three victories and helping Ferrari reestablish themselves as a championship contender.
The Sportsman end of year awards provide a unique opportunity for fans to recognize and reward the drivers who have impressed them the most throughout the season. While the results may have been unexpected, they demonstrate the passion and dedication of F1 fans around the world.
As the 2024 season comes to a close, attention is already turning to the upcoming season. With Hamilton’s move to Ferrari and the promise of a new era of competition, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2025 season. The Sportsman end of year awards serve as a reminder of the excitement and unpredictability that defines the world of Formula 1.
