Lewis Hamilton receives MBE

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was "lost for words" after being presented with an MBE award by the Queen today.

The 24-year-old racing driver, who collected the honour at Buckingham Palace, said: "It was one of the most overwhelming experiences I've ever had."

He said he was nervous to meet the Queen, adding: "I don't think you realise until you're standing in front of her how special it is."

He revealed she told him she had watched the last few laps of his win in Brazil in November.

He was accompanied to the investiture by father Anthony, brother Nicolas and stepmother Linda.