F1 champion Lewis Hamilton makes strong statement on motorsport future

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Hamilton makes strong statement on motorsport future

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Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 17 November 2024 01:00 Updated: 03:15

Mercedes Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has made an important statement regarding his future in motorsport with his charity Mission 44.

Hamilton has become a leading figure when it comes to pushing for diversity in the F1 paddock in recent years, with the seven-time champion also founding Mission 44 to help drive that message forward.

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According to their website, Mission 44 was: "founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, whose first-hand experience of an education system that worked against him, and whose success as the only person of color in his field, have left him determined to build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world."

The '44' in the name of the foundation refers to Lewis Hamilton's racing number, serving as 'a reminder that it’s possible to succeed no matter your background'.

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“Last night I had the honor of celebrating Mission 44 and our incredible partners at the second annual Reimagining the Future event," Hamilton wrote on LinkedIn.

"Reflecting back on our first three years, there’s so much that I’m incredibly proud of."

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Hamilton went on to add: “What's exciting is that Mission 44 is only getting started,"

"We are going to continue to grow its impact, both in the UK and around the world, investing in the next generation of diverse leaders and supporting young people in the US, Brazil and Italy into STEM careers.

“As we grow, we will remain focused in our work to build a fairer, more inclusive future.”

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Sheona Mountford - F1 Journalist

Sheona Mountford is a motorsport journalist specialising in F1. As a writer and contributor, she covers a wide range of motorsport series from F1 to F1 Academy, responsible for breaking news, live race coverage and in depth analysis of the sport and the culture around it.

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