F1 credits Lewis Hamilton’s commission over first-ever Diversity and Inclusivity charter
Formula 1 credited Lewis Hamilton's charity work Mission 44 alongside the ambitions to improve D&I in the coming years.
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Lewis Hamilton has continued to work tirelessly to improve equality and inclusivity in Formula 1. Hamilton has actively worked with his charity program Mission 44 to provide better opportunities to underprivileged people in the sport. Hence, amidst FIA’s ongoing tussle with the drivers, they have showcased a keen interest in working alongside the seven-time world champion.
The FIA received immense backlash from the drivers and the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association amidst the unfair ruling against the drivers. Following the statement released by GDPA, the governing body is ready to work alongside Hamilton to improve Diversion and Inclusion (D&I) in Formula 1. The governing body related Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44 to improve D&I in the sport.
Formula 1’s CEO Stefano Domenicali said that the sport was aware of the Hamilton Commission to improve D&I. Domenicali further added that the sport had already implemented multiple changes alongside the said commission. These efforts from Formula 1 meant that they were serious about making the pinnacle of motorsport more diverse and open for people of color as well.
We know from The Hamilton Commission report that there are opportunities for us to work collectively to both find and nurture that talent, and across the sport significant change has already been put in place. The charter is the next important milestone on that journey, and we are all committed to making our sport more open and diverse.
Stefano Domenicali said in a statement released by Formula 1
Formula 1 looking to improve ‘cross-sport working’ with the new D&I charter
Formula 1 has continued to expand its horizons in recent years, alongside Liberty Media’s continuous efforts to propel the sport’s popularity. The new D&I charter ensures opportunities not only for underprivileged people but also across different sports. This ambition will help the sport improve ‘access and performance’ and work towards a positive impact on cross-sport working.
This charter, which the sport commissioned us to create independently, sets a framework for progress and establishes commitment to both principles and action. It is a key step in F1’s ongoing efforts to improve access and performance, and we believe it will be a catalyst for even more positive impact and cross-sport working.
Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE told Formula 1
Liberty Media’s recent goals to acquire MotoGP rights will sit right with the new D&I charter in the works for Formula 1. The sport is looking highly hopeful of showcasing more drivers of color in the coming years alongside Hamilton’s Mission 44 charity. Hence, the pinnacle of motorsport will continue to witness massive additions of big names in the coming times.
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