Lewis Hamilton to wear rainbow helmet at F1 Qatar Grand Prix
The gesture of wearing the rainbow flag is a powerful symbol of support for LGBTQ+ rights by the Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton. He previously wore a helmet painted with the rainbow flag during the last F1 race in Qatar. Hamilton believes that raising awareness is important, but it is the work done behind the scenes and ongoing conversations that truly make a difference. Despite Qatar being a young country, Hamilton sees the opportunity to be positive and utilize his platform to promote inclusivity. In 2021, he felt nervous about the country’s reaction, but was pleasantly surprised by the gratitude of individuals who felt included. As a sport, there is still much work to be done in terms of diversity and inclusivity. The wearing of the rainbow flag in Qatar during the World Cup was a recent controversial topic.
Source: Crash
