THIS IS LEWIS HAMILTON
Before the 2020 Formula 1 season even got underway, Lewis Hamilton explained that winning the title in this year of years would mean more to him than those which have come before.
It’s not just the COVID-19 pandemic, the results of which mean Hamilton has won brand new events on a vastly different calendar to the original and usual Formula 1 schedule.
When the push for racial equality promoted by the Black Lives Matter movement was put into the spotlight by the appalling killing of George Floyd in May, world sport moved to help articulate the urgent need to end systemic racism. And Hamilton, as Formula 1’s only black driver, led the way at the pinnacle of motorsport – keeping the necessary conversations going, however uncomfortable they may make some individuals feel.
He reveals it hasn’t been easy – and neither has his quest to stay ahead of charging younger rivals with his all-conquering Mercedes squad. But he wouldn’t want it any other way.
GP Racing: It’s fair to say 2020 has been a unique year with the coronavirus pandemic, but this season has also featured the fight for social justice coming to F1. What has been the greater challenge for you – finding further on-track improvements or working to promote Black Lives Matter?
Lewis Hamilton: Naturally, fighting for a world championship is always one of the toughest challenges, but I would say probably the social injustice one is the biggest challenge.
And quite far ahead of the racing one. Because racing only involves, relatively, a small group of people around
