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Lewis Hamilton’s father, Anthony, is set to be appointed to a role in the FIA’s young driver programme, following 18 months of advisory work alongside president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Anthony Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton’s father, is set to join the FIA’s young driver program after 18 months of advisory work with president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The FIA will officially announce Hamilton Sr’s role at their conference in Macau next month, launching a new Young Driver Development Pathway. This initiative aims to provide a structured path for drivers from grassroots to professional racing, addressing concerns about young driver systems. Hamilton Sr’s involvement is separate from Lewis Hamilton’s disagreements with Ben Sulayem’s leadership, especially regarding new regulations like the driver swearing crackdown. The focus of Hamilton Sr’s role will be on improving the FIA’s support systems for young drivers, emphasizing fairness and protection. Amid ongoing FIA politics, Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces re-election in 2025, with potential challengers like Carlos Sainz Sr considering a run and addressing possible conflicts of interest.
