Lewis Hamilton Is a Self-Proclaimed ‘Thorn in the Thigh’ of F1 and for the Right Reasons

Lewis Hamilton has always raised his voice against racism and discrimination. He has used his success and glory to help those in need and fight injustice. He even got Mercedes to shift from their usual silver livery to a black one in 2021 to join his fight against racism. Now, he’s again working on a new project to promote diversity in F1.

The 37-year-old has come up with the plan called Mission 44. It is an organization that will support young people from different backgrounds. To help the venture grow, the Silver Arrows driver spends a lot of time at zoom meetings when not racing. He also revealed that he likes to face the challenges that such projects bring.

Recently in an interview, Hamilton said, “I spent a lot of time on a lot of zoom calls and especially for the Mission 44, which I just started with the team. And just challenging a lot of people in the industry because no one is having those serious conversations. I’m basically a thorn in the thigh of the industry.

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“Just making sure we are challenging ourselves, we are doing enough. Cause I don’t feel any industry is doing enough. They can always do more. We can always do more for people. I am very fortunate. I never thought I would have a platform like I do.”

What does Lewis Hamilton do when he is not racing?

It is no secret for f1 fans that the seven-time world champion is a hard worker which has kept him at the top for so many years. Even Hamilton agrees that he’s a workaholic and loves to challenge himself. But, racing isn’t the only thing with which Hamilton loves to challenge himself. With time, he has picked up various hobbies and challenges that help him relax.

Hamilton recently shared taking piano classes to challenge himself, and fans are already aware of his passion for music. Further, the driver loves to read and spent time with his pet, Roscoe. But the F1 driver mostly spent his time traveling and taking part in adventure sports like sky-diving and surfing when he is away from the grid.

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Hamilton recently had a poor race in the Imola GP, finishing P13 while teammate George Russell finished P4. These activities will only help him race with a calm mind in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. It would be fascinating to see how Lewis Hamilton performs in the sunshine state.