Born: January 7
The sensational triumph of the sport's first black driver, in only his second year at the pinnacle of motorsport, was a welcome human interest story that focused unprecedented international attention on Formula One racing. His prodigious talent and pleasing personality made Lewis Hamilton an inspirational role model and ideal ambassador for his profession...
“I don’t aspire to be like other drivers – I aspire to be unique in my own way”
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The fact is... Lewis Hamilton is the only black driver in F1 history, who competes in a sport dominated by white people. The issue of racial equality and diversity is directly tied to him and his participation in racing however it is not down to him to speak for anyone.
Lewis Hamilton is Lewis Hamilton.
