Lewis Hamilton, a well-known advocate for change in the sports community, has consistently spoken out against various forms of injustice in the world. Recently, during a session in the UK Parliament, Hamilton’s name was mentioned in relation to the importance of human rights. Paul Scriven, a member of the House of Lords, took the opportunity to highlight Hamilton’s activism. Throughout his career in Formula 1, Hamilton has never hesitated to express his views on critical issues that arise.
The debate in the House of Lords focused on powerful countries like Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, who use sporting events to divert attention from their controversial human rights records. The discussion also touched on Formula 1’s perspective on hosting Grand Prix races in such countries.
While Hamilton receives recognition in UK Parliament debates, he faces challenges as a driver for Mercedes in the ongoing 2024 F1 season. The former world champion has had a difficult start to the season. Prior to the Australian GP, Hamilton commented on the Mercedes W15, acknowledging that it is an improvement over last year’s car.
Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains optimistic about the potential of the W15 throughout the season. The Mercedes team is working hard to enhance the car’s performance, and Hamilton believes there is much more to come from him this year. With only two rounds completed and 22 Grand Prix races remaining on the calendar, the ongoing campaign presents ample opportunities for Hamilton to make his mark.