Hamilton says he would 'risk career' for F1 activism
Oct.9 - Lewis Hamilton says he would "risk his career" before abandoning his new commitment to social and political activism.
The seven time world champion has led the incursion of contemporary political conversation and policies in Formula 1, and he says that has become more important to him than mere on-track success.
"When I got into Formula 1, I wasn't full of respect even for the other drivers," he told Suddeutsche Zeitung newspaper.
"I was a cheap sniper. I came to see blood."
All that, he says, has now changed. On Thursday, he walked into the Istanbul paddock with an outfit that Blick newspaper described as "a skirt and handbag".
Hamilton, 36, insists he is not prepared to lift the throttle on his mission.
"I've come to a point where I'm willing to risk my career if it helps," he said.
"For example, to save a life. Or to stimulate the minds of those in power to initiate change that will help the people - people the powerful should actually be serving."
He has even put his money where his mouth is with actual investments into programs to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
"I try not to be someone who just talks a lot," said the Briton. "I want to act and drive positive developments.
"But I'm not Superman. I can't save the world on my own."
Now in Hamilton's corner - in stark contrast to his earlier politics - is Sebastian Vettel, who now regularly talks about social, political and particularly environmental issues.
"Sebastian is characterised by a lot of compassion and empathy," Hamilton said.
"He is not only focused on himself to be the best driver."
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Do it. Don't just harp on about it. I doubt you will walk away from 40 million
You need the money for your new kilts. Legs too skinny
Omg i cannot wait Saudi gp, i cannot wait to see what will Hamilton do there and how government will react, or will Vettel be so "brave" again as he was in Hungary and put gay helmet and speak against Quran and the Sunnah, or theyll just be trash garbage people who promote their "values" only in countries they can, for their personal fame and publicity...
Comprises will be made for saudi.the kilt will be worn above the ankle not above the knee . mercedes should make a stand tell him tow the line or else.shamilton would be glad to wear pants after a few night in a Saudi clink
Sir Lewis is entitled to his social opinions, but I don't understand what prancing around the paddock in a skirt, piled dreadknots and a purse have to do with advancing his causes. Seems to me that it hurts his gaining support. Just an opinion.
is that gaining support... , OR waning support.... Ror
good call, both apply. See how nice I was about the knight? I can taste the bile in my throat.
waning man waning
We will see if he "risks his career" with the Arabs or just plays along (as usual), wears silly shit and pressures his competitors to wear BLM shirts. What a clown...
clown in clown suit (designer of course)
If Sir Lewis wants equity and fairness, sell his many expensive cars, most of his multiple residences and purchase a black-only racing team. Black drivers, engineers, pit crews. Then that would be a good start for diversity in formula one.
Think he should lose the idea of being a clothes designer, he is not very good.
And yake an Arab wife to show how diverse he can be.
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