Lewis Hamilton named Invictus Games ambassador

The two-time Formula One champion was chosen because, according to the organisation, “his focus, determination and talent have taken him to the summit of one of the world's most elite sports, making him an ideal role model for the wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women who are using sport as part of their recovery process.”

Hamilton accepted the honour and earlier this week met with competitors from the 2014 Invictus Games, which brought together 400 wounded and sick service personnel to compete in nine sports.

The Mercedes driver joined in a game of wheelchair basketball as he explained why he had taken on the role of ambassador for the Games, which were set up by Prince Harry.

"After meeting the Invictus team at BBC Sports Personality of the Year last year I was inspired by their mental strength and determination to overcome adversity and succeed, which encouraged me to get more involved with the Foundation,” he said.

“The visit to Tedworth House was inspirational, it was great to see how sport can play such a key role in rehabilitation and it was a lot of fun playing wheelchair basketball with some of the guys. I'm proud to be their first ambassador."

Hamilton gets back in the Mercedes cockpit for the British Grand Prix, which takes place next Sunday.