Jamaica News: Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the year 2020; Marcs Rashford receives Panel Special Award after leading successful campaign to extend the provision of free school meals for vulnerable children; Liverpool named Team of the Year and Jurgen Klopp wins Coach of the Year award
One of F1’s all-time great drivers, he equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles with his fourth consecutive championship in 2020.
The 35-year-old, from Stevenage, also surpassed Schumacher’s total of 91 grand prix wins.
In a public vote, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson finished second while jockeying Hollie Doyle was third.
Boxer Tyson Fury, England cricketer Stuart Broad and snooker great Ronnie O’Sullivan were also shortlisted for the main award.
It is the second time Hamilton has been crowned Sports Personality of the Year, having first won the award in 2014.
He is also a four-time runner-up, most recently in 2019.
Hamilton, who holds the record for most pole positions, won 11 of the 17 grand prix during the 2020 season, which started four months late because of the coronavirus pandemic. He achieved three further podium finishes.
Henderson’s runner-up spot came after his Liverpool side were named top team while manager Jurgen Klopp won coach of the year.
