Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’

Hindustan Times  

Lewis Hamilton and every F1 team signed a diversity and inclusion charter in November last year. But it now has been threatened by US President Donald Trump, who recently signed a series of executive orders to cut back on ‘Diversity, Equality and Inclusion’ in business. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s team manager at his new team Ferrari, also spoke on the recent developments, triggered by Trump. Hamilton has bagged a joint-record seven F1 World Drivers’ C’ship titles, and is tied with Michael Schumacher, and also has the record for most wins, pole positions and podium finishes.

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Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 'racial element' to his slur against drivers who swear excessively over team radios
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 'racial element' to his slur against drivers who swear excessively over team radios

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has accused F1 ruler Mohammed Ben Sulayem of introducing a ‘racist element’ after he told drivers not to behave like rappers. ‘It’s the wrong choice of words, and there is a racial element there.’ Lewis Hamilton accused FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem of a introducing a 'racial element' in clampdown on swearing over team radios Ben Sulayem said …

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton welcomes new Formula One team but wants it to improve diversity
1 year, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton welcomes new Formula One team but wants it to improve diversity

The Hindu  

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday he’d welcome an 11th team joining the Formula One grid but argued for stricter criteria on improving diversity in the sport after Andretti Global passed the first hurdle of a complex process. F1: Sergio Perez focusing on finishing second in drivers’ championship, admits title hopes gone “I think from a driver’s …

Lewis Hamilton’s one-word answer reveals intent over F1 future
2 years ago

Lewis Hamilton’s one-word answer reveals intent over F1 future

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton encouraged to take a stand as MPs accuse F1 of ‘sportswashing’
2 years ago

Lewis Hamilton encouraged to take a stand as MPs accuse F1 of ‘sportswashing’

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars warned time and place for free speech
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars warned time and place for free speech

Firstpost  

The FIA said drivers will be able to “express their opinions on any political, religious or personal question” in “their own space and outside the framework of competition” Lewis Hamilton and his fellow F1 drivers were told on Friday they can still speak out on controversial issues — as long as they choose the right time and place. Ruling body, …

'Nothing will stop me': Lewis Hamilton says FIA's new rules won't prevent him from speaking up on political issues
2 years, 1 month ago

'Nothing will stop me': Lewis Hamilton says FIA's new rules won't prevent him from speaking up on political issues

Firstpost  

The FIA in December updated its International Sporting Code to require prior written permission for drivers to make or display “political, religious and personal statements or comments” during race weekends. Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton insisted he will not be silenced by off-season rules that prohibit drivers from speaking out on political issues. “I feel the sport does have …

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not be silenced after FIA political ban
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not be silenced after FIA political ban

The Independent  

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Hamilton on FIA rule: 'Nothing will stop me from speaking'
2 years, 1 month ago

Hamilton on FIA rule: 'Nothing will stop me from speaking'

The Independent  

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F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied

India TV News  

In heartbreaking revelations, Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton said that he went through racial abuse and bullying at school when he was just six years of age. I think at the time, that particular school, I was probably one of three kids of colour and just bigger, stronger, bullying kids were throwing me around a lot of the time.” Born …

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races
2 years, 2 months ago

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races

The Hindu  

Mohammed ben Sulayem, the president of FIA, has urged Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protesting a new rule change. Sulayem warned that the drivers will “divert from the sport” if they use weekend races to propagate their personal agendas. Hamilton has been repeatedly drawing the wrath of the FIA president for his campaigns on the weekends, pushing …

Formula1 drivers barred from political statements unless approved
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula1 drivers barred from political statements unless approved

The Hindu  

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport’s governing body to make ‘political statements’ from next season following an update of the International Sporting Code. The FIA added a new clause regarding “the general making and display of political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality promoted by the …

Lewis Hamilton insists he ‘can’t do it alone’ in F1’s fight against discrimination
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton insists he ‘can’t do it alone’ in F1’s fight against discrimination

The Independent  

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F1 faces ‘mission’ to find next US racer as popularity grows, claims Lewis Hamilton
2 years, 10 months ago

F1 faces ‘mission’ to find next US racer as popularity grows, claims Lewis Hamilton

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton remains uncomfortable as F1 season lands in Saudi Arabia
2 years, 11 months ago

Lewis Hamilton remains uncomfortable as F1 season lands in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton's F1 career STILL hangs in the balance after meeting of FIA and F1 chiefs
3 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton's F1 career STILL hangs in the balance after meeting of FIA and F1 chiefs

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton’s future was unresolved on Tuesday night as conflicting views continue to swirl over the fate of race director Michael Masi, the Australian who oversaw the controversial last lap of the 2021 decider. The dramatic Abu Dhabi race - and undoubtedly Masi's survival - was discussed in a one-hour meeting on Tuesday between Muhammed Ben Sulayem, the new president …

Lewis Hamilton 'will not commit to racing in F1 AGAIN until the Abu Dhabi GP inquiry is concluded'
3 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton 'will not commit to racing in F1 AGAIN until the Abu Dhabi GP inquiry is concluded'

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton's future as a F1 driver remains in the balance with the seven-time champion non-committal until the findings of last year's season-finale are concluded. Hamilton was denied a record-breaking eighth world championship in the most contentious of decisions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he lost out to bitter rival Max Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton is reportedly unsure about …

Lewis Hamilton unfollows EVERYBODY on Instagram
3 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton unfollows EVERYBODY on Instagram

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has unfollowed everybody on Instagram as the Mercedes star maintains his silence following the dramatic Formula One finale this month. Hamilton, 36, was controversially pipped to the world championship by Max Verstappen, 24, on the final lap of a thrilling race in Abu Dhabi, with the role of FIA chief Michael Masi heavily criticised by fans and pundits. …

F1: Lewis Hamilton is human after all - Things we learned from Emilia Romagna GP
3 years, 10 months ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton is human after all - Things we learned from Emilia Romagna GP

Daily Mail  

If Bahrain was 'advantage Mercedes' then events at Imola proved an emphatic response from Red Bull to confirm what many fans had hoped for: 2021 will have a genuine two-team battle for the championship. Max Verstappen produced a near faultless display for his first career win on Italian soil and Lewis Hamilton, who only had himself to blame for going …

Sir Lewis Hamilton says ‘change is still needed’ within F1 as he reaffirms intent to fight for equality
4 years ago

Sir Lewis Hamilton says ‘change is still needed’ within F1 as he reaffirms intent to fight for equality

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton and other F1 drivers are set to continue taking the knee during 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton and other F1 drivers are set to continue taking the knee during 2021

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton and his fellow drivers look set to be allowed to take the knee again this season after Formula One revealed it will continue to include a moment of reflection ahead of races. Seven-time world champion Hamilton and the majority of the grid knelt in a staged message highlighting the fight against racism before all of last year's grands …

Lewis Hamilton Sees Bright and Diverse Future For Changing Formula One
4 years, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton Sees Bright and Diverse Future For Changing Formula One

News 18  

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is confident his sport has a bright and more diverse future but he will not take his foot off the accelerator in pushing for change. “Already it has sparked a change but it’s really important that it’s not just symbolism, it’s important that it’s not just words… that we take real …

Lewis Hamilton: ‘I have walked this sport alone,’ says F1 champion after record-equaling title win
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: ‘I have walked this sport alone,’ says F1 champion after record-equaling title win

CNN  

CNN — Lewis Hamilton may be Formula One’s most successful driver but after securing a record-equaling seventh world title on Sunday the Briton said he still had plenty left to achieve – namely making his sport and the world “more diverse and inclusive.” A brilliant drive during a rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix ensured Hamilton not only won the race – …

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's battle against racism motivating him on the track, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's battle against racism motivating him on the track, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff

Firstpost  

Wolff also saw in Hamilton, who leads this year’s title race by 37 points after winning four of this year’s six races, a racer motivated by history as he aims to draw level with Schumacher on seven championships. Lewis Hamilton’s crusade for racial equality has helped him reach a new level as racing driver, sportsman and inspiration, according to his …

Lewis Hamilton would give up equaling Michael Schumacher's record for more F1 diversity
4 years, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton would give up equaling Michael Schumacher's record for more F1 diversity

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he would sacrifice equalling the all-time record for most world championship titles in exchange for improving diversity in motorsport. Lewis Hamilton would swap a record-equalling seven F1 titles in exchange for more diversity Hamilton is one world championship crown away from Michael Schumacher's tally of seven Hamilton has stepped to the fore since the F1 campaign …

Sebastian Vettel joins Lewis Hamilton in calling for F1 to resolve confusing anti-racism message
4 years, 7 months ago

Sebastian Vettel joins Lewis Hamilton in calling for F1 to resolve confusing anti-racism message

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton: Uncomfortable questions will not go away for F1 until it gets its anti-racism message in order
4 years, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: Uncomfortable questions will not go away for F1 until it gets its anti-racism message in order

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton wants more support from F1 and drivers against racism
4 years, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton wants more support from F1 and drivers against racism

India TV News  

Lewis Hamilton wants more support from F1 and drivers against racism Hamilton and others, such as his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, took a knee while others appeared to be hurriedly arriving late and not even in position Lewis Hamilton demanded more support from Formula One's governing body and urged other drivers to make more of an …

Lewis Hamilton calls out F1, Romain Grosjean and FIA president Jean Todt for not caring about anti-racism message
4 years, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out F1, Romain Grosjean and FIA president Jean Todt for not caring about anti-racism message

The Independent  

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Hamilton wants more support from F1 & drivers against racism
4 years, 7 months ago

Hamilton wants more support from F1 & drivers against racism

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Lewis Hamilton demanded more support from Formula One’s governing body and urged other drivers to make more of an effort in the fight against racism, after some drivers took a knee and others again did not in disorganized scenes before Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton and others, such as his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari’s Sebastian …

Sir Jackie Stewart denies F1 has a diversity issue
4 years, 8 months ago

Sir Jackie Stewart denies F1 has a diversity issue

Daily Mail  

Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart has denied claims there is a major diversity issue within the sport after reigning world champions Lewis Hamilton hit out at the sport's 'institutional barriers'. The Mercedes driver, and reigning world champion, has been vocal in his demands to encourage more diversity in Formula One, and last month announced the creation of the Hamilton …

Lewis Hamilton says he was 'silenced' in the past over plans to support Colin Kaepernick
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton says he was 'silenced' in the past over plans to support Colin Kaepernick

Firstpost  

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, however, didn’t reveal who stopped him from showing support to Colin Kaepernick Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he was “silenced” earlier in his Formula One career over his plans to protest racism by taking a knee. Afterwards Hamilton spoke of a discussion he had years ago with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, …

Formula 1: Drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian Grand Prix in individual gestures
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula 1: Drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian Grand Prix in individual gestures

Firstpost  

Hamilton praised some drivers for speaking out against racism, but he still feels others need to do more and he raised that in their briefing. All 20 Formula One drivers are going to show their support for the fight against racism before Sunday’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, although they will do so individually on the grid rather than with a …

F1 drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian GP
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian GP

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — All 20 Formula One drivers are going to show their support for the fight against racism before Sunday’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, although they will do so individually on the grid rather than with a collective gesture. “All 20 drivers stand united with their teams against racism and prejudice, at the same time embracing the principles of …

Hamilton calls out rival teams for being silent on racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton calls out rival teams for being silent on racism

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called out rival teams on Thursday for not doing enough to combat racism, and said the sport still needs to push for more diversity. Seeing one person of color added to the paddock is not diversity, so we’ve really got to dig deep.” Hamilton attended a Black Lives Matter march in London …

Hamilton feels responsibility to push for more F1 diversity
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton feels responsibility to push for more F1 diversity

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton feels it’s his responsibility as a global star to keep pushing for more diversity in his profession and beyond. "I’ve got a platform and I think it would be irresponsible of me not to utilize that to help educate people, to help educate myself and really push for accountability,” Hamilton said on Thursday in a …

Hamilton says 'silence' criticism was not aimed at F1 rivals
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton says 'silence' criticism was not aimed at F1 rivals

The Hindu  

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton says he was not targeting Formula One rivals when he condemned the sport's silence on racial injustice and the lack of diversity. Hamilton, who starts his bid for a record equalling seventh title in the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, has been vocal in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and racial …

Lewis Hamilton, Formula One’s voice and conscience
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton, Formula One’s voice and conscience

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This article was first published ahead of the start of the F1 season in July. “There’s a downhill section on this track into a hairpin bend and there was little Lewis Hamilton, and he was small in those days, coming down, leading the pack of these little karts that sing along like bumblebees and he was just extraordinary …

Hamilton saddened and hurt by Ecclestone’s racism comments
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton saddened and hurt by Ecclestone’s racism comments

Associated Press  

PARIS — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticized “ignorant and uneducated” comments by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Hamilton, a six-time world champion and the only Black driver in F1, was shocked by Ecclestone’s claim during an interview with broadcaster CNN on Friday that “in lots of cases, Black people are more racist” than white people. Because I think …

Lewis Hamilton condemns 'ignorant' Ecclestone's racism comments
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton condemns 'ignorant' Ecclestone's racism comments

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton condemned Bernie Ecclestone for “ignorant” comments about racism after the sport had distanced itself from the 89-year-old former supremo. Ecclestone had earlier told CNN in an interview that “in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than what white people are.” Formula One, whose chairman Chase Carey announced on Thursday a personal donation of …

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality

The Hindu  

Formula One announced an initiative on Monday aimed at tackling racism and encouraging more diversity within the series. F1 said in a statement that We Race As One will also address issues surrounding inequality, sustainability and the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to four F1 races being canceled and delayed the season’s start from mid-March to July. F1 intends to …

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality

The Hindu  

Formula One announced an initiative on Monday aimed at tackling racism and encouraging more diversity within the series. F1 said in a statement that “We Race As One” will also address issues surrounding inequality, sustainability and the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to four F1 races being canceled and delayed the season’s start from mid-March to July. F1 intends to …

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality

Associated Press  

PARIS — Formula One announced an initiative on Monday aimed at tackling racism and encouraging more diversity within the series. F1 said in a statement that “We Race As One” will also address issues surrounding inequality, sustainability and the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to four F1 races being canceled and delayed the season’s start from mid-March to July. F1 …

F1 star Lewis Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity in motorsport
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 star Lewis Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity in motorsport

India TV News  

Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is to set up a commission to increase diversity in motorsport. The Mercedes driver said the aim of the Hamilton Commission would be to make the sport “become as diverse as the complex and multicultural world we live in.” Writing in the British newspaper The Sunday Times, Hamilton said it would be a …

F1 star Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 star Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity

Associated Press  

LONDON — Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is to set up a commission to increase diversity in motorsport. The Mercedes driver said the aim of the Hamilton Commission would be to make the sport “become as diverse as the complex and multicultural world we live in.” Writing in British newspaper The Sunday Times, Hamilton said it would be …

Lewis Hamilton to head commission aimed at increasing diversity in Formula One
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton to head commission aimed at increasing diversity in Formula One

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has promised to create his own commission to help increase black participation in Formula One. Lewis Hamilton is setting up a new commission aimed at increasing diversity in motorsports The British Mercedes driver was seen at a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Sunday 'From the outside looking in, the life of an unintended American martyr in …

Lewis Hamilton says he won't be distracted by Black Lives Matter work
4 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton says he won't be distracted by Black Lives Matter work

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has insisted he will not be 'distracted' by his work as part of the Black Lives Matter movement when the Formula One season gets underway next month. Lewis Hamilton has dismissed any suggestion his work with the Black Lives Matter movement will distract him when the 2020 Formula One season gets underway in Austria next month; In an …

Hamilton right to speak out on racial injustice, says Ecclestone
4 years, 9 months ago

Hamilton right to speak out on racial injustice, says Ecclestone

The Hindu  

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has backed Lewis Hamilton after the six-time world champion spoke about his “rage” over racial injustice following the death of George Floyd. Ecclestone said he had taken a stand against racism when he removed the South African Grand Prix from the calendar in 1986 due to the apartheid regime then in place. “I pulled the …

Hamilton's attack on 'white-dominated' F1 draws support from rivals
4 years, 9 months ago

Hamilton's attack on 'white-dominated' F1 draws support from rivals

The Hindu  

World champion Lewis Hamilton drew a rapid positive response from many of his rivals after accusing the “biggest of stars” in “white-dominated” Formula One of failing to speak out against racism. The Mercedes driver warned: “I know who you are and I see you” as he accused his fellow drivers of “staying silent” following the death of George Floyd, an …

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