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Hamilton wants more diversity in Formula 1

Hamilton wants more diversity in Formula 1

21-08-2020 19:52 Last update: 23:32
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With a good lead over the number two in the championship, Max Verstappen, a seventh world title for Lewis Hamilton seems only a matter of time. Besides the top performance of the Mercedes car, Hamilton has been as consistent as ever this season. Nevertheless, Hamilton would give up his seventh world title, for a bigger goal.

"Winning championships is a great thing, and of course I'm going to keep going and see how far I can go in that. But I'm the only black driver here, for whatever reason," Hamilton told Formula 1. The Brit emphasised how important diversity is in Formula 1.

Anti-racism protests

Hamilton was the example this season when it came to the anti-racism protests in Formula 1. Hamilton sees positive developments as a result: "I see now that something is waking up, there are people who are changing slowly. Still not everyone changes, you still have teams that say nothing, or do not feel responsible.: