Hamilton nominated for Laureus Award

Lewis Hamilton has been nominated for the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award after winning his second consecutive Formula One title.

Hamilton, a past winner, will go up against Usain Bolt, Lionel Messi, Novak Djokovic, Jordan Spieth and basketball's Stephen Curry for the Sportsman of the Year title.

"I want to say thank you to Laureus for nominating me for the Sportsman of the Year Award," said Hamilton, who claimed his third championship with three races to spare last season.

"I feel very privileged. I'm a big admirer of what Laureus does and it's so great to be a part of it. I wish all the other Nominees the best. I'm really excited to see what the outcome will be. Either way I feel privileged to be among some of the greats."

The awards ceremony will be held in Berlin on April 18.