'...they’re just empty words, if we’re not actually putting action in' F1
, as the only black driver on the grid, has been a strong supporter of improving diversity in F1 and has established his own foundation, Mission 44, aimed at increasing education and opportunities for under represented communities.
“Not to sound like a broken record, but I think accountability is important,” the seven-time World Champion said. “And it’s not just with F1, also with your companies. It’s really making sure we take a stand and we’re giving these people that platform. Some of Hamilton’s grid colleagues were alongside him when he made those comments and Pierre Gasly of AlphaTauri said he would be putting pressure on his team to sign the charter.
“I think we need to be all in this together and try and help the people that probably doesn’t have a voice, to try and help them in this difficult moment and I think as Formula 1, as such a big sport like Lewis said, it’s expanding every year, we need to be all united and fight this fight together.”
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