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After Transforming African Holiday, Lewis Hamilton Spreads Positivity With Fans in Another Part of the World

Published Aug 21, 2022 | 10:00 AM EDT

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Formula 1 is a global sport and keeps its drivers busy, including Lewis Hamilton, who round for his contractual duties to the Mercedes. However, in his time off from the racing, the Brit visited Africa to rekindle his connection with the country. Following the African adventure, he is now seen spending his vacation in Amsterdam.

The seven-time F1 world champion is a living legend of the sport and has always walked the extra mile for his impassioned fans. It is his never give up attitude and passion that have helped him become the best version of himself. In his F1 journey, Hamilton has always been adamant about spreading positivity and motivation.

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Coming from humble beginnings, the Briton believes that if he can achieve such glory, then it is possible for everyone out there to live their dreams. During his trip to Europe, instead of focusing on just himself, the 37-year-old took the time for his beloved supporters and created a memory that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

An avid fan highlighted the selfless nature of the Englishman on Twitter by mentioning, “Dear @lewishamilton, thank you for being a pure source of inspiration for many. My sons generation, my generation, yours, for those above and between who never deared to dream.”

“Thank you for the sacrifices recognizing your responsibility in being a role model for people striving to make their way in a elitist eco system or sport. For generations to come. Representation matters We can’t thank you enough.”

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Since making his debut in 2007, the Mercedes superstar has evolved multifold and, notably, emerged as an individual worthy of receiving the knighthood in his home country.

Lewis Hamilton practice what he preaches

For the last 16 years in F1, one thing which has been a constant feature of the grid is having only a sole black driver lining up against his rivals. The driver with a Grenadian heritage, Lewis Hamilton, has never let the color of his skin hold him back from achieving the goals he set out as a child.

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It baffles the British racing driver to face the same fact, that after all these years, there is no other black driver who has progressed to reach the premier class of motorsport.

Hence, he took the matter into his own hands by setting up the ‘Hamilton Commission’. The goal of the organization is to present opportunities while simultaneously addressing the underrepresentation of Black people in motorsport.

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All the triumph and glory come second to the mission at the heart of the Mercedes ace. And once he puts his heart into something, he only quits till the job at hand is finished.

How do you rate Lewis Hamilton for the class act he is? Let us know.

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Anish Arora

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Anish Arora is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. It is the competitive nature of the sport that not only made him an adherent follower of F1, but also inspired him to start his journey as an author for the most prestigious racing series in the world. Anish initially started writing for Formula 1 during his undergrad and now is a huge fan of the 'Silver Arrows'.
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