Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire for increased diversity within F1 team, particularly at the leadership level. As the only black driver in F1, Hamilton has been actively advocating for diversity and equality, including his involvement in the Mission 44 organization. DIsocver Lewis Hamilton keen for change from ‘white male’ F1 team owners.
The seven-time World Champion recently showed support for the addition of an 11th team in the F1 paddock, following the FIA’s confirmation that Andretti Formula Racing had met the necessary criteria during the application process. Andretti is currently in negotiations with Formula 1 Management to secure a commercial agreement to join the sport in the near future.
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Hamilton clarified in Qatar that his endorsement is not solely for Andretti but for the opportunities that a new team could bring. He highlighted the excitement from a driver’s perspective to potentially see more cars on the grid and the substantial number of job opportunities that an additional team could create.
Additionally, Hamilton’s primary call for change centers around revising the criteria to make team leadership more inclusive of diverse backgrounds. He emphasized the need for new teams to promote diversity and provide opportunities for female drivers. Hamilton expressed concern about the lack of diversity from the top down in Formula 1, with all ownership being predominantly white and male.
Hamilton believes that amending the criteria to foster diversity is essential, ensuring that the leadership of new teams reflects this commitment. He expressed his trust in F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, who he believes will make the right decisions to drive positive change in the sport and enhance its growth.
