Lewis Hamilton, breaking down barriers since 2007
As the first black person to compete in Formula One, the Mercedes driver deserves special mention for what he has achieved in such a short space of time, says KADEEM SIMMONDS
WHETHER you are passionate about Formula One or find it the most boring spectacle on earth, it is hard to not appreciate Lewis Hamilton and everything he has done for the sport.
Not only as a British racer but for ethnic minorities.
You may not realise, as it isn’t widely reported these days, but when Hamilton took to grid for McLaren in 2007 he became the first black driver to race in Formula One.
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