Lewis Hamilton Reflects on His Legacy in F1

Lewis Hamilton is a 7-time world champion in Formula One. He is arguably the greatest driver of all time, as he has notched over 100 wins and 100 pole positions in his career. The British driver has inspired many generations with his driving style and the way he conducts himself.

Hamilton has always stood for equality in the world of motorsports. He always pushes the message of becoming more inclusive and welcoming them into the world of racing. The Mercedes driver mentioned he wants to be remembered for leaving the sport in a better position than he entered.

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Lewis Hamilton reveals how he wants to be remembered in F1

As reported by GPBlog, during the Mercedes livery launch, the German team and Hamilton revealed that fans can see the steps they have taken towards becoming more diverse. He also mentioned that they’re doing great work at his Mission 44 organization and Ignite.

“I think this is something that year on year I get asked about legacy, in the earlier years that was difficult to pinpoint or understand what it meant. I obviously read the books about Nelson Mandela and look at the legacy that he left, and how he used his time on this earth,” said Lewis.

”We’ve just launched our car, and that’s probably the most diverse group of people you’ve ever seen at a launch. When you’re at shoots you see that now, at the factory you see it. The amazing work we’re doing at Ignite and Mission 44, it’s something I’m proud to be a part of.

“That’s what I hope to be remembered for. Seeing our sport and the education system work better for lower-income families and minorities coming through,” said Hamilton.

It is wonderful to see the 7-time world champion thinking about others over his own achievements to define his legacy. The site of F1 becoming more diverse and inclusive in the future may not be too far away. Hopefully, Lewis can inspire more people of diverse ethnicities to join the sport.

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