Throughout his 12-year tenure at Mercedes, Hamilton increasingly ramped up his efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in motorsport, which gradually involved the Mercedes... read more »
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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has taken time out of his winter break to visit Mulberry School for Girls and see first-hand the impact that Mercedes' Accelerate... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he wants to "improve the pipeline" for children from diverse backgrounds to work in industries around science, technology, engineering and... read more »
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This week, we joined forces with Cognizant and Citi to share insights into F1 and STEM careers. We also announced a new partnership with The Aleto Foundation, which will help... read more »
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Given the intensely competitive nature of Formula 1, and the fact that its athletes span different backgrounds, nationalities, and generations, it is hardly surprising that... read more »
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Extreme E has announced a new racing initiative backed by the findings of the Hamilton Commission to help increase opportunities for those from underrepresented backgrounds. read more »
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Mercedes has announced an increase in employees from underrepresented backgrounds, following the launch of its Accelerate 25 programme. In 2020, the Brackley-based squad... read more »
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F1 has announced engineering scholarships for ten students from underrepresented groups including ethnic minorities, women, and those from under-privileged backgrounds. read more »
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As part of its We Race As One initiative, F1 announced in June 2020 that it would be forming a foundation to help fund scholarships and tuition for students from more diverse... read more »
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Formula One has announced a scholarship, apprenticeship and internship programme for students from underrepresented backgrounds. read more »
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The report, inspired by seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, is the culmination of 10 months of research looking into why black people are under-represented in the UK... read more »
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Nikita Mazepin has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's suggestion that Formula 1 has become a "billionaire boys' club" and people from working-class backgrounds... read more »
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Toto Wolff sympathises with the stigma attached to drivers from wealthy backgrounds, but stressed that racing is not accessible right now. read more »
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Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has urged Formula 1 to make itself accessible to those from "humble backgrounds" once again. read more »
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The daily F1 weekend podcasts that Autosport began producing in 2020 will now be hosted by motorsport broadcaster Ariana Bravo.Bravo is an experienced motorsport podcaster, who... read more »
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Formula 1 are hoping to make race tickets cheaper, or even free of charge, for people from local communities and underprivileged backgrounds. read more »
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F1 has made improving diversity and inclusion a key part of its corporate strategy for the future through its We Race As One programme.The series has already revealed plans to... read more »
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Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is launching a commission to help motorsport engage more young people from black backgrounds and drive diversity. read more »
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Formula 1 can offer greater opportunities to more diverse backgrounds and is actively working on a new initiative for young drivers in karting, says Ross Brawn. read more »
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It's time to make an effort to see people from working class and lower income backgrounds in Motorsport. Is Lewis Hamilton right about diversity in Motorsport? read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says getting onto the road to Formula 1 has "got a lot worse" for aspiring youngsters from more humble backgrounds, such as his own. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says motor racing has become even more difficult for youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds to break into. read more »
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YAS MARINA, Abu Dhabi -- Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton are like chalk and cheese. From their very different childhoods and backgrounds, the two men have grown up into two... read more »
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Anthony Hamilton says that his son, British Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, is the last of a dying breed of drivers from less-privileged backgrounds. read more »
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Already rated as one of the "classic" F1 races (despite its relatively short, five-year life), last Sunday's Singtel Singapore GP was memorable for a multitude... read more »