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Hamilton: Human rights issues a massive problem in countries F1 races
Lewis Hamilton believes that Formula 1 'can always do more' to push for change in the countries where human rights issues are a 'massive problem'. The announcement that F1 will race in Saudi Arabia for the first time in 2021 has brought further attention to the issue, but the fact remains that for years the sport has travelled to countries with issues surrounding human rights. Hamilton has been an outspoken activist on issues such as Black Lives Matter, with drivers wearing anti-racism t-shirts ahead of the races in 2020 and some choosing to take a knee. Speaking about how the presence of F1 can help force positive change in the countries where it races, the seven-time world champion said...
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