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Hamilton: F1 diversity hasn’t moved "anywhere near as much as it should have"
Lewis Hamilton, the Mercedes driver, expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress in increasing diversity within Formula 1, particularly in the team photo taken at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This led him to establish The Hamilton Commission in 2020, aimed at improving the representation of Black people in UK motorsport. Additionally, he pledged £20 million to Mission 44, a charitable foundation that empowers young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Hamilton acknowledged that there is still a long way to go in diversifying F1 and that his initiatives primarily target young people who have yet to make their way into the sport. He is proud of the impact he has seen so far, with diverse groups of children attending events and being inspired by the possibilities they see. However, he recognizes that progress will require sustained effort and perseverance.
