Champion of human rights, diversity, and inclusivity, Lewis Hamilton is anything but a silent bystander. The Brit often uses his Formula 1 platform to bring important issues to light. However, from 2023 onwards, all drivers will be restricted by FIA from speaking their minds. This ruling ahead of the 2023 season has already received criticism from various F1 entities. However, now, the UK government is getting involved and pleading with the drivers to boycott races.

Lord Scriven, vice chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf, suggested Hamilton boycott races. Additionally, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is among the eight who signed an open letter to the FIA and F1 bosses. As quoted by Express, the politicians plead with Hamilton and Co. to boycott races in the middle east where basic human rights are not upheld.

Lord Scriven said, “Lewis and others would be correct to say that unless F1 and the FIA put in place a framework which is in line with the United Nations’ guiding principle on business and human rights, that he and other drivers would feel uncomfortable about racing.” 

He added, “And unless that framework is put in place they would seek not to race.”

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The concern is sport washing, which has become a popular concept in recent years. However, many believe, despite the political gag, Hamilton will speak his mind even if it results in hefty fines.

However, one man alone cannot change the scenario of an entire country. Hamilton needs allies, and he has revealed that in the past as well.

Lewis Hamilton needs allies to help bring a positive change in the world despite his platform

Hamilton takes every opportunity he gets to speak his mind and bring attention to important issues. However, the Brit alone can only do so much. This is why Hamilton needs allies to bring substantial and sustainable change.

“I receive letters from those that are suffering and all I can do is try my hardest to empathize with those who face these challenges and have these tragic stories to tell,” he said. “No country is perfect, but we can all do more. I am just trying to do as much as I can in the time I have. I can’t do everything and I can’t do it alone. I need allies.”

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Hamilton alone cannot bring positive change to a country. However, his constant voicing of these issues brings them to the people’s attention. It will be interesting to see how that changes, if it does, in 2023.