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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 14, 2019 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 14, 2019 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton is an inspirational figure in the world of motorsports and beyond. He has been an outspoken advocate for human rights and for inclusivity in the arena of motorsports. Before this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, the 7-time Champion will take another stride in the right direction.
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Sky Sports F1 and Lewis Hamilton have joined forces to broadcast a special documentary that is to be aired after Sunday’s race. Sky Sports F1 has been the premier broadcasting company that runs specials before every race event.
According to sources, a Black History month documentary featuring the Briton will be broadcasted on Sky Sports F1 right after the coverage begins for the Singapore Grand Prix. However, according to the program guides, the streaming is listed as ‘TBA’.
This isn’t the first time Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about racism. He has been a staunch advocate for inclusivity in motorsports. On many occasions, he has himself given his own example to highlight the difficulties faced by Black people to make something of themselves in this sport.
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Lewis Hamilton hopes for more “black ownership” in sports
Lewis Hamilton has carved a niche for himself in Formula 1. His exploits in the sport are unquestionable. However, his journey to the zenith of Formula 1 has not been easy. He hopes that his journey can inspire others and can bring about a shift in the current dynamic.

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 14: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 14, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Speaking on this matter, Hamilton said, “I do want to get more and more involved in teams because I really do believe in Black ownership, because there is a lack of it within sports, and Black equity. There is a real lack of that.”.
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Do you think Hamilton can become the torch bearer for millions of people who would otherwise not try to enter the world of sports?
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