Lewis Hamilton

A wax figure of Lewis was unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds wax museum in 2009. Lewis underwent 300 measurements for the immortalisation, which was reported to have cost nearly €160,000. His figure is complete with his full McLaren overalls and race gear, depicting him holding his helmet and gloves.

In December 2008 Lewis was the recipient of the prestigious Segrave Trophy. He was presented with the Trophy by British racing legend Sir Stirling Moss at The Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall. The Segrave Trophy is named after the world land and water speed record-holder Sir Henry Segrave, and is awarded annually to a British subject for outstanding achievements in transport on land, water or in the air.

Lewis' 2008 victory parade through the streets of McLaren's home base in Woking was cancelled after the Woking council said it was unable to find £110,000 to provide security for the event.