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Hamilton launches commission to make motorsport more diverse

Lewis Hamilton has mainly spoken out on social media about racism in recent weeks and, by extension, a lack of diversity in Formula 1. Now he is launching a platform to actually do something about it. Together with the Royal Academy of Engineering he starts 'The Hamilton Commission', which aims to get more people with a technical background involved in racing. In the Sunday Times he explains how his own experience encouraged him to do so. Read more Hakkinen: 'Red Bull must be able to keep up with Verstappen' "I have dealt with racism throughout my career. From kids throwing things at me in karting to fans taunting me with blackface at one of my first F1 races in 2007. I'm used to...
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