'Lewis Hamilton of pigeons' sells for world record $2m

The ‘Lewis Hamilton of pigeons’ has been sold for a world record  €1.25 million ($2 million).

Armando was described as the “best Belgian long-distance pigeon of all time” by auctioneers Pipa, reports the BBC.

His feats in pigeon racing have also been compared with Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton.

Before his sale in Belgium on Sunday, the record price for a pigeon was $600,000.

But fierce bidding for Armando between two Chinese buyers saw the sale price reach $2 million in an hour.

Armando – who is aged four – is now enjoying his retirement and has already fathered chicks.