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FORMULA 1 CHAMPION & SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE

Seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton has been a part of the Mercedes team since the 2013 season . As a strong advocate for sustainability in the sport , he champions environmental and social sustainability on and off the track , including diversity and inclusion . “ It took 32 years to understand the impact I am having on the world and I ’ m figuring out daily what I can do to play a better part ,” he says . “ Being part of the issue is not meaningful – being part of the solution is .”

Among his sustainability efforts include founding Mission 44 , named for his racing car , to build a fairer , more inclusive future for young people around the world , and funding The Hamilton Commission , a research report to address Black representation in UK motorsport .

“ I ’ m constantly making positive changes ,” he says . “ It ’ s not a quick fix but I feel positive that I ’ m making those changes and using my platform to encourage people around me .”

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