Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000 : 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?

Statement 1 is correct. American golfer Tiger Woods was indeed the first winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award, receiving it in the inaugural year 2000, and again in 2001. Statement 2 is incorrect. While some 'Formula One' drivers have won the award (e.g., Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton), it has not been received 'mostly' by them. The award has been dominated by athletes from various sports, particularly tennis (Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal) and athletics (Usain Bolt). Statement 3 is correct. Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis legend, holds the record for winning the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award the maximum number of times, having received it six times (in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2018, and the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award in 2018 as well).