Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood days after being denied F1 title
The decision, which appeared to be in contravention of the governing body's own rules and standard protocols, to race again for one lap left Hamilton, who had dominated the race and was on course for the title himself, exposed on old tyres.Mercedes have said they intend to appeal against a decision by race stewards to reject their post-race protest regarding the handling of events by race director Michael Masi.
They have 96 hours from giving notice of intention to appeal - until around 19:00 UK time on Thursday - to decide whether to go ahead.He said over his team radio at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that itHamilton was knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list
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