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There is considerably less chance that we will find someone standing up against social injustice in the same way as Lewis Hamilton. And after speaking out against yet another F1-related internal issue, it appears that Hamilton’s campaign has now prompted the FIA to launch an internal investigation.

The Mercedes Maestro has a history of advocating fervently for greater equality and diversity among the best of the best in racing. Hamilton has risen through the ranks and is the only black driver to have achieved this level of success in the fast racing world. Which makes him aware of how it feels when one side of any section is only given a promotion.

And in light of this, Hamilton had just expressed his displeasure with the FIA’s regulating body’s continued use of the driver’s singular pronoun “he” making it clear that just one gender of the sport has progressed. And Mr. Hamilton, a social activist, stated in his response, “It doesn’t surprise me. It is only men in that room and it has been since I’ve been here.”

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And now, after a full-blooded complaint against the matter, an FIA spokesperson revealed the fact of what place Hamilton holds in the pinnacle of motorsports. After “Hamilton’s complaint, the FIA ​​is conducting an internal review about the lack of inclusion.”

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Whenever there is a question about diversity and inclusion or about praising someone who has been upfront about these issues, Lewis Hamilton is the first person to hail their work, similar to the time he praised showers on Susie Wolff.

Lewis Hamilton applauds Susie Wolff’s initiatives

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As we might recall, when The Mercedes Maestro received his Brazilian citizenship, a group of third-gender contacted him to confess their love and discuss some of their initiatives. Similarly, Susie Wolff, the wife of Toto Wolff, has started the F1 Academy, an all-female single-seater race that has drawn Hamilton’s attention. When he discovered what Susie is doing, the British driver, who has always been outspoken about advocating these issues, was overjoyed and declared that Formula 1 is finally moving in the right direction.

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The 7x champion applauded Susie’s work. He said on Racingnews365.com, “I think it’s been great having Susie in there, who was a phenomenal driver, so has the perspective from a driver side, but also she’s been a team owner. She’s really fighting for that inclusivity. So I think it’s really great the steps that were taken and really happy to hear that all of Formula 1 is on board.”

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Lewis Hamilton has become the most adored superstar in the world as a result of his efforts in different aspects of social unjust. Though what are your views on the matter?