By the power of the Royal Sword, arise Sir Lewis

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Last Sunday's Abu Dhabi GP will certainly rank high on Sir Lewis Hamilton's list of life memories. But so will Wednesday's moment at Windsor Castle.

By the power of the royal sword wielded by the Prince of Wales, the seven-time F1 world champion was officially made a Knight Bachelor of the British Empire.

But then again, as a competitor who fights with honor and fidelity, on and off the track, , and with courage and strength, as knights should, we already knew all about Sir Lewis' heroic qualities.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.