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Hamilton: Diversity push a priority in Ferrari F1 talks
During his 12 years at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton championed diversity and inclusion in motorsport, leading to the creation of the Ignite charity with the Mercedes team. The Ignite charity, an initiative under Hamilton’s Mission 44 foundation, aims to increase diversity in STEM subjects, particularly focusing on racial diversity in the UK. After his move to Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton plans to continue his diversity efforts, emphasizing it as a key topic in his discussions with Ferrari’s chairman. Under Hamilton’s leadership, Mercedes has made significant progress in enhancing diversity within the team, including building a diverse HR group that will persist beyond his tenure. Mission 44, established in late 2021, has already raised substantial funds and awarded grants to institutions in the UK, with plans to expand globally to countries like South Africa, the United States, and Brazil.
