11/02/2009
NEWS STORY
Lewis Hamilton has been awarded Blue Peter's highest accolade - the Gold Blue Peter badge.
Lewis, who is already the owner of three Blue Peter badges, first appeared on the children's television programme aged 7 years old.
The Gold Blue Peter Badge is the show's highest honour and is awarded to those who have displayed, amongst other things, exceptional courage, or have represented their country in an international event. Famous gold badge winners include the Queen, author JK Rowling and footballer David Beckham.
Picture courtesy of McLaren.