Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton wins British Racing Drivers' Club's Gold Star

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has won the British Racing Drivers' Club's Gold Star following his first season with the Formula 1 team.

The 28-year-old, who left McLaren for Mercedes ahead of the 2013 campaign, was given the honour at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

The sportsman scooped the award after a season that included a victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix and finishing fourth in the Drivers' Championship standings.

Hamilton has won the Gold Star four times.