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Hamilton explains hopes for impact of rainbow helmet

Lewis Hamilton hopes his wearing of a crash helmet at the Qatar GP featuring the Progress Pride flag "sparks positive conversation and change" Showing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, Hamilton raced with the design during F1's inaugural event in Qatar, a country where same-sex relations are illegal. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after qualifying, Hamilton explained what led to the creation of the special design. "For months now I've been thinking about these last three races and the location," said the Mercedes driver and seven-time world champion on the first leg of F1's conclusion to the season in the Middle East. "Trying to educate myself on also the issues that...
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