As Mercedes drivers prepare to start the 2020 season, Lewis Hamilton has been invited to speak on potential locations to welcome F1 in the future. The six-time world champion believes, beyond sport, that the championship must bring a social dimension to the populations.
“It’s simple, (you have to go to) Africa. It is a very important place that must come back, said the Briton in a video published by Petronas, the title sponsor of Mercedes F1. For the moment, F1 is traveling from country to country, leaving little behind. F1 has to become a sport that moves, leaving something that can really help communities. “
“I think that attention must be given priority in Africa and show the beautiful places there. It is a very important place, added the Mercedes driver. It should not be based only on money but also on people. This is not always the case in the business world, but it is something that I fight for. “
In the current context, Lewis Hamilton has already spoken on several occasions to campaign against social inequalities.
“My biggest goal does not necessarily concern the championship. It is not a normal year and we can consider that this moment is a chance to change things. While running, I can represent those who feel they are not being heard. I will do my best to participate in the change ”, he said.
F1 has occurred in Africa 24 times in its history, with the GP of Morocco in 1958 and 23 editions of the GP of South Africa between 1962 and 1993.
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