![]() ![]() So let’s look at the main contentions with the explosion of racial conversation in F1, and examine where those arguments fall down. That makes it all the more important to cut through the myths and the misunderstanding, something that’s not easy to do in an age of social media soundbites.īut leaving the conversation in an echo chamber accomplishes little. It’s inevitable people get defensive or irate over such a complex issue that spans countries and centuries, is muddied by history being written from the perspective of the ‘winner’, and has been ignited again at a time when obfuscating reality to the public is crucial for some people in power protecting selfish agendas. Yet this has left many annoyed or disaffected – some angry at Hamilton and F1, some confused about why it’s even necessary, some incensed by a non-racing issue being forced in front of them. The new livery is part of sweeping efforts, led or at least instigated by Hamilton, for F1 to help encourage a fairer, more equal society and, in turn, improve diversity in the championship. Mercedes’ change to a black livery means every time Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are on-track, from first practice today, there will be an opportunity for someone, somewhere, to have a conversation about racism. He has also alienated and frustrated others.īut as the Formula 1 season finally returns on-track this week, there will be a consistent and vivid reminder that this major off-track topic is not going to disappear. Lewis Hamilton has inspired many with his comments and actions in support of racial equality in recent weeks.
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