Lewis Hamilton to head commission aimed at increasing diversity in Formula One
4 years, 9 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 the city of Minneapolis, a place I've never visited, has nothing to do with me. The six-time world champion recently described Formula One as a 'white-dominated' sport Hamilton's father, Anthony, is black and mother, Carmen, is white. Prior to that, Formula One's owners Liberty Media will set out their latest proposals aimed at improving the sport's racial imbalance, possibly as soon as Monday.

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

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 …

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied
2 years, 2 months 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 …

F1 | Lewis Hamilton says he is 'fully transformed' by Africa trip
2 years, 7 months ago

F1 | Lewis Hamilton says he is 'fully transformed' by Africa trip

The Hindu  

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels "transformed" after travelling in Africa during Formula One's August break. The Briton — Formula One's only Black driver whose paternal grandparents emigrated to Britain from the Caribbean — has documented across social media his trip to Namibia, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Calls for F1 race in Africa Hamilton has long called …

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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Formula One | Hamilton calls for action after Nelson Piquet’s racist comment
2 years, 8 months ago

Formula One | Hamilton calls for action after Nelson Piquet’s racist comment

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation. F1 body, teams condemn comment Motor racing's governing body FIA, Formula One and Mercedes all issued statements condemning racism but without mentioning Piquet by name. Mercedes said Hamilton was "a true champion …

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 heads off in his $160k Mercedes in LA
4 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton heads off in his $160k Mercedes in LA

Daily Mail  

He has signed a one-year deal with Mercedes so it comes as little surprise that Lewis Hamilton was seen driving a $160k Mercedes -AMG GT R Coupé on Tuesday. The Formula One champ, 36, was wearing a $220 Essentials tracksuit in khaki for the outing and purple designer high-top trainers. Doing his thing: Lewis Hamilton slipped into a $220 khaki …

Lewis Hamilton's tryst with Formula 1: How the seven-time champion carved a legacy for himself
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton's tryst with Formula 1: How the seven-time champion carved a legacy for himself

Firstpost  

Unlike most Formula 1 drivers, Hamilton didn’t have a racer dad, a famous surname or rich parents. The 2020 Turkish Grand Prix concluded with a scene we’ve seen in Formula 1 numerous times in these past seasons – Lewis Hamilton taking the chequered flag as the winner of a Grand Prix. But this was no ordinary race victory, it was …

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 – …

Hamilton says he will not boycott Belgian GP - Formua One news
4 years, 6 months ago

Hamilton says he will not boycott Belgian GP - Formua One news

The Hindu  

Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he would not boycott Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after a wave of player protests in the United States against the police shooting of a Black Man forced the postponement of sporting events. READ | The protests spilled over into Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the Women's NBA and tennis as …

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 …

Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist on podium in fight against racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist on podium in fight against racism

Firstpost  

Hamilton has spoken out against racism since the death in May of George Floyd — a handcuffed and unarmed Black man — after a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes in May. On Sunday Hamilton and the other 19 F1 drivers wore black T-shirts with “End Racism” on them, as they had done at …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lewis Hamilton to race for Mercedes in new all-black car in support of Black Lives Matter
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton to race for Mercedes in new all-black car in support of Black Lives Matter

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has designed his own dream car - a black Mercedes to carry the fight against racism into his Formula One defence. Mercedes's new all-black design will see them ditch their 'Silver Arrows' to support Black Lives Matter movement this season Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has been vocal about lack of diversity in F1 and last month hit …

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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

Hamilton launches commission to push diversity in motorsport
4 years, 9 months ago

Hamilton launches commission to push diversity in motorsport

The Hindu  

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is launching a commission to help motorsport engage more young people from black backgrounds and drive diversity. Formula One's first black champion, who has been outspoken in support of recent Black Lives Matter protests, said education was “the key to unlocking a more equal society.” “Winning championships is great, but I want to …

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 …

Lewis Hamilton's legacy could be shaped by his actions off the track
4 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton's legacy could be shaped by his actions off the track

Daily Mail  

When Lewis Hamilton takes off his helmet for the final time in years to come, he will reflect on his Formula One career with pride and joy. Since he began his career, Hamilton has had to deal with all sorts of abuse from fans Before Hamilton, Willy T Ribbs was the closest a black man ever got to Formula One …

Lewis Hamilton hits out at Formula One for remaining silent on George Floyd's death
4 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hits out at Formula One for remaining silent on George Floyd's death

Firstpost  

Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticised his sport for its silence on the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a white US police officer knelt on his neck. London: Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticised his sport for its silence on the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who …

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for 'staying silent' in George Floyd racism row
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for 'staying silent' in George Floyd racism row

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the Formula One community over a lack of racial diversity amid the George Floyd protests this weekend. Hamilton, 35, who has been the subject of racist abuse during his F1 career, says he feels isolated in trying to combat racial discrimination in a sporting discipline he described as 'white dominated'. Lewis Hamilton has hit …

Lewis Hamilton feels diversity is 'worse than ever before' in Formula One
4 years, 10 months ago

Lewis Hamilton feels diversity is 'worse than ever before' in Formula One

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One has to do more to 'create pathways' to increase diversity in the sport as he feels the situation is 'worse than ever before'. Fast forward to 2020 and Hamilton, now racing for Mercedes, is one of only two BAME drivers on track, alongside Red Bull's British-born Thai youngster Alexander Albon. Lewis Hamilton bemoaned the fact …

Lewis Hamilton: F1’s mercurial boy from nowhere cements place amongst giants
5 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: F1’s mercurial boy from nowhere cements place amongst giants

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton cemented his position as one of Formula One’s true greats when he captured his sixth world title, a staggering achievement described as “not bad for a boy from a council house.” His second-place finish at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday took him past the five titles of Juan-Manuel Fangio — who he describes as “The Godfather” …

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton 'on the move' as he looks ahead to Azerbaijan Grand Prix
6 years, 11 months ago

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton 'on the move' as he looks ahead to Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton was left to reflect upon his slow start to the Formula One season as he waited at Heathrow airport on Sunday. The Formula One world champion has had over a week to look back at his fourth place at the Chinese Grand Prix, adding to his uncharacteristically slow start to the season. Hamilton is yet to win in …

Lewis Hamilton hints at career in MUSIC after finishing with Formula One!
10 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hints at career in MUSIC after finishing with Formula One!

Daily Mail  

Dig the bling or cringe at every flashing jewel, there is no mistaking Lewis Hamilton as the transcendent superstar of Formula One. Lewis Hamilton has hinted that a music career beckons after he retires from motor racing Hamilton overtook Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg to win the US Grand Prix The 29-year-old raises the trophy after racing to victory in Austin, …

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