Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was the large winner as Method One’s governing physique carried out its annual awards ceremony by video conferencing on Friday evening because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mercedes driver was voted Character of the Yr by completely accredited media and likewise acquired a joint FIA President Award with Ferrari nice Michael Schumacher, the one different seven-time champion.

As well as, Hamilton acquired the Car Membership d’Italia (ACI) Trophy as highest factors scorer from an unprecedented three F1 races held in Italy.

The 35-year-old Briton received at Imola and Mugello and positioned seventh at Monza, setting the quickest laps in any respect three circuits.

Hamilton took his profession tally to a document 95 wins that, mixed together with his record-equalling seven titles, made him probably the most profitable F1 driver of all time.

Bahrain Grand Prix marshals and the medical automotive workforce of Ian Roberts and Alan van der Merwe additionally acquired an FIA President’s award for helping French driver Romain Grosjean escape from a fireball after his automotive penetrated a barrier and cut up in two.

Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda, who is graduating to F1 with AlphaTauri subsequent 12 months changing Daniil Kvyat, was named Rookie of the Yr whereas followers voted Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen winner of the Motion of the Yr.

“2020 has been an unprecedented 12 months and it is exceptional to be right here and to have the ability to honour our champions,” FIA President Jean Todt mentioned.

“An important factor is that, by creativity and resourcefulness, we’ve got been in a position to manage championships — and we’ve got champions to have a good time.”