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Lewis Hamilton is an inspirational figure in the world of motorsports and beyond. He has been an outspoken advocate for human rights and for inclusivity in the arena of motorsports. Before this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, the 7-time Champion will take another stride in the right direction.

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Sky Sports F1 and Lewis Hamilton have joined forces to broadcast a special documentary that is to be aired after Sunday’s race. Sky Sports F1 has been the premier broadcasting company that runs specials before every race event.

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According to sources, a Black History month documentary featuring the Briton will be broadcasted on Sky Sports F1 right after the coverage begins for the Singapore Grand Prix. However, according to the program guides, the streaming is listed as ‘TBA’.

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This isn’t the first time Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about racism. He has been a staunch advocate for inclusivity in motorsports. On many occasions, he has himself given his own example to highlight the difficulties faced by Black people to make something of themselves in this sport.

Lewis Hamilton hopes for more “black ownership” in sports

Lewis Hamilton has carved a niche for himself in Formula 1. His exploits in the sport are unquestionable. However, his journey to the zenith of Formula 1 has not been easy. He hopes that his journey can inspire others and can bring about a shift in the current dynamic.

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Speaking on this matter, Hamilton said, “I do want to get more and more involved in teams because I really do believe in Black ownership, because there is a lack of it within sports, and Black equity. There is a real lack of that.”.

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Do you think Hamilton can become the torch bearer for millions of people who would otherwise not try to enter the world of sports?

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Anirban Aly Mandal is a senior F1 writer at EssentiallySports, with over 1000 articles published on the platform. Anirban's love for F1 started when he discovered a copy of F1 2014 while playing on his computer, and he has since then dived deep into the world of motorsports. Anirban's expertise goes beyond just writing - he has also written several academic papers focused on the domain of motorsports. His passion for the sport is so immense that he aspires to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world someday. When it comes to F1, Anirban finds great pleasure in re-watching classic races and idolizes the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, and Sebastian Vettel. His top picks include Brazil '91, Silverstone '92, and Germany '19. Outside of the sport, Anirban is an avid sim-racer, often found racing on titles like Assetto Corsa, F1 22, and Automobilista. He's also a fan of the PES series and other sporting and non-sporting games. Apart from his interests in gaming, Anirban has a keen interest in philosophy, literature, music, and Anglo-Saxon history.

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