Lewis Hamilton has called on other Formula 1 teams and businesses to take a greater stance against racism, believing the sport needs to lead by example. Hamilton has been vocal on the push for greater equality and diversity, creating his own Commission last month, while his Mercedes team altered its Formula 1 race livery, as well as forming a diversity and inclusion programme within its organisation. Formula 1 has also founded a diversity scheme, with Chase Carey and the FIA pledging seven-figure sums, while its #WeRaceAsOne initiative and End Racism signage were prominent in Austria. ADVERTISEMENT “I think ultimately Formula 1, yes they’ve taken a step forward, but there’s...
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