The 35-year-old driver overcame Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle to win the British broadcaster’s prestigious prize in a public vote.
Seven-time Formulation One champion Lewis Hamilton capped one other profitable 12 months by claiming the BBC’s Sports activities Persona of the 12 months prize on Sunday.
The 35-year-old driver, who final month equaled Michael Schumacher’s document of seven F1 titles, overcame Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle to win the British broadcaster’s prestigious prize in a public vote.
England midfielder Henderson led Liverpool to its first Premier League title in 30 years. Liverpool is atop the league heading into the busy Christmas interval. Henderson was additionally praised for his position within the #PlayersTogether marketing campaign, which raised funds for Nationwide Well being Service charities through the coronavirus pandemic.
Doyle broke her personal document for probably the most victories in a calendar 12 months by a feminine jockey earlier than having fun with a Champions Day double at Ascot — together with her first Group One aboard Glen Shiel within the British Champions Dash.
The opposite three members of the six-person shortlist have been boxer Tyson Fury, snooker participant Ronnie O’Sullivan and cricketer Stuart Broad.
Marcus Rashford’s efforts off the sphere have been recognised with a particular award.
The England and Manchester United soccer participant led a marketing campaign to supply free faculty meals for susceptible youngsters through the spring lockdown, and continues to work on initiatives to deal with baby starvation.