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LEWIS HAMILTON says he will never forget making the “Black Power” salute after his victory in last weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix.
The F1 world champion was in sensational form at the Red Bull Ring and made the poignant gesture made famous by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympic Games.

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Lewis Hamilton will ‘never forget’ his Black Power salute on the podium after winning the Styrian GPCredit: Getty

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Lewis Hamilton was visibly overwhelmed after the podium ceremonyCredit: Getty
Hamilton, 35, has been outspoken on his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and has also created his own commission to increase diversity in F1.
He said: “I remember seeing and reading about their experience and seeing the iconic image of their salute.
“And that was inspiring for me.
“Racism is something that has been around for hundreds of years and currently continues.

“When you’ve got icons, people like that who’ve stood up against this battle, I just find it inspiring.
“I just took a page out of their book, realising that I have this platform, I have this opportunity to continue to raise awareness and try and unite people, to try and educate myself but also educate other people and that was really where it came from.
“It felt like the right moment, it felt an important moment for me. I’ll never forget that moment.”
Hamilton and some of his fellow F1 drivers are expected to again take a knee before this weekend’s Hungarian GP.

He will again raise the subject in a Zoom video call on Friday with his fellow F1 stars hoping for a more-unified display compared with last weekend’s ramshackled attempt.

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Sebastian Vettel is in talks with Aston Martin after being dumped by FerrariCredit: Reuters
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel has confirmed he is having talks with Racing Point, who will become Aston Martin F1 team next season.
The four-time world champion is staying tight-lipped over his plans after being unexpectedly dumped by Ferrari.
He added: “At a later stage with anyone, then it would get a bit more concrete.
“But at this stage the truth is that there’s nothing to announce and nothing more concrete than just loose talks.
“If you ask about Racing Point, I think everybody’s talking about Racing Point. I think the first two races have been impressive, the performance on track.
“But when it comes to myself then as I said, there’s no news, nothing that has changed within a week.
“It will probably take some time, most importantly for myself to make the right decision for myself. But anything at this stage is still open.”
McLaren’s Lando Norris has revealed he flew back to the UK after the Styrian GP to undergo tests on his chest injury.
The Brit has been given the all-clear to race this weekend and says it was just to internal bruising caused by being in the car.
He said: “I’m feeling better for this week which is a very good thing. I went back to the UK in the last few days, remaining in my bubble to go and see some specialists and get scans.
“We diagnosed what the problem was, I’m feeling better.

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Lando Norris flew back to the UK for checks on his chest injuryCredit: Splash News

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“It’s not something that’s going to completely heal overnight but I’m much better than I was on the weekend so that’s a good thing.
“It’s just bruising from being out of a Formula One car for so long and getting back into it straight into a race weekend and doing so many laps.
“It wasn’t something I could really prepare for or know about.
“After we did the first weekend I had a few days off and it then hit my body a few days after.”

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SIR JACKIE STEWART has denied suggestions there is a distinct lack of diversity in Formula One – despite Lewis Hamilton’s protests.
Hamilton, 35, recently spoke out about the lack of diversity in the sport and vowed to help spark change.

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Sir Jackie Stewart doesn’t believe the diversity issue in F1 is that bigCredit: Rex Features

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Lewis Hamilton has been fighting for diversity and against racism since the F1 season startedCredit: Getty
The British racer has taken a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before both Grands Prix this year.
Hamilton has been joined by a handful of other drivers, with some opting to stay standing.
But Stewart reckons the diversity problem is “not as big” as is being made out – saying everyone is accepted in F1 if they’re qualified.
Stewart told Good Morning Britain: “I think Lewis has been a great example to lots of people.

“He’s quite vocal about these elements, [but] I don’t think there’s as big a problem as there might seem.
“There is no resistance for change if someone is clever and good at what they do.
“They will be accepted in Formula One.
“What we need to do is be sure whatever colour, man or women, they have to be educated in that particular area of engineering.

“And if we had different races wanting to get into Formula One they have to do it through education.”
Last month, Mercedes star Hamilton spoke out about the lack of diversity in F1.
‘BARRIERS’
The six-time world champion said: “Despite my success in the sport, the institutional barriers that have kept F1 highly exclusive persist.
“It is not enough to point to me, or to a single new black hire, as a meaningful example of progress.
“Thousands of people are employed across this industry and that group needs to be more representative of society. 
“For this reason, I have been working with the Royal Academy of Engineering to create The Hamilton Commission…
“[It is] a research partnership dedicated to exploring how motorsport can be used as a vehicle to engage more young people from black backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects…
“[We can then], ultimately, employ them on our teams or in other engineering sectors.”
And after the Styrian GP at the weekend, Hamilton continued: “Formula One, yes they have taken a step forward.
“But ultimately there is more they can do. And the governing body, who dictate what these teams do.
“I asked on a Zoom video call, ‘look, F1 has come forward in supporting end racism and it is amazing to see Mercedes doing the same thing.
“But no other team has said a single thing. Whilst we have seen the Red Bull mechanics take a knee, which I think is great, but publicly, as businesses and teams…
“If you look at Ferrari, who have thousands of people working with them, I have heard no word from Ferrari saying they hold themselves accountable and this is what they are going to do for their future.
“We need the teams to do that. And F1 and the FIA to be the leaders in those scenarios and say ‘hey guys, everyone needs to pull together and fight for this so we can improve’.
“A lot of people don’t know what the problem is. Some people deny there is a problem and that’s why I put this commission together.
“Everyone has their opinion but I want to get to the bottom of it and so when we are putting money in to it, we know the cause and that is the root goal.”

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Since Hamilton’s comments, Mercedes have turned their cars and racers’ bodysuits black instead of silver.
And F1 as a whole has expanded its “We Race As One” initiative, pledging to spend £800,000 on unearthing talent from BAME backgrounds.
Force India have also kickstarted a scheme to find engineers of BAME backgrounds for the future, by teaming up with RoKit.

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BRITISH drivers, staff and media are having to comply with incredibly strict quarantine measures at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix – or face the threat of jail.
Formula 1 has been unable to secure an exemption for their workers heading to Budapest for the third race of the season – amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Hungarian officials have slapped UK entrants into the country with a strict set of rules that could have a large impact on the Grand Prix.
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to arrive in the country on Thursday and will not be allowed outside for the entirety of his stay.
Brits are only allowed to visit their hotel room and their place of work.
When travelling between the two destinations, they must avoid public transport and drive themselves – without being allowed to stop.

If any of the 1,700 drivers, engineers, team staff or media from the UK venture out to buy a bottle of water, take some exercise or fill up with petrol, they face a huge fine.
Hungarian authorities have threatened a spell in jail or a €15,000 (£13,400) fine for breaches.
As he did in Austria, Hamilton will head straight to the circuit when he arrives in the country and pitch up in a luxury motorhome.
Fellow British racers George Russell and Lando Norris are likely to do as they and their teams did in Spielberg, and remain in their hotels when not at the track.

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Facemasks and social distancing are all strictly enforced during race weekends in F1Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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Podiums have been erected on tracks with remote controlled robots delivering trophiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
F1 are maintaining ‘bubble’ protocols for the early months of the 2020 season where only a couple of designated people, typically their manager and physio, are allowed close contact with drivers.
One example of the altered race weekend is the use of temporary, socially-distanced podiums on the track with trophies delivered by robotic plinths.
So far, the plans have been a success with zero coronavirus cases emerging in Austria amid two fascinating races.
Of the Hungarian measures, Hamilton said: “It doesn’t affect me because I stay at the track, but there will be protocols in place for the team.
“They have been fantastic in terms of how they have managed their bubble during this time.
“I don’t know how their set-up will be and it is unfortunate that unlike us, they cannot stay at the track.

It is a challenge but these are challenging times and why we are taking it very seriously.”
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“It is a challenge but these are challenging times and why we are taking it very seriously.”
McLaren youngster Norris added: “We have to be at the track or hotel but I am happy with room service everyday.
“I can watch Netflix and play Call of Duty but there will be limitations. I cannot go out for a cycle or a run.”

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LEWIS HAMILTON is ready to cement his place as king of the ‘ring by going for a record-equalling eighth win at the Hungarian GP.
The Brit has more wins than any other F1 driver at the Hungaroring and is just one-shy of Michael Schumacher’s haul of eight wins at a single track.

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Hamilton is hoping to win his eighth Hungary GP this weekend – a single track recordCredit: Alamy Live News

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Michael Schumacher won eight French GPs at Magny-CoursCredit: Reuters
Schumacher won eight French GPs at Magny-Cours, an achievement that Hamilton can equal on Sunday.
Hamilton said: “Every time I am reminded of the records Michael has, it is just mind blowing to me.
“How many wins, how many championships and pole positions.
“It is record after record. I am constantly reminded of his greatness and the success he had.

“I have always loved Hungary.
“I don’t know why there are tracks we excel on, other that we are good on and others that we are mediocre in racing terms.
“Budapest and Montreal have been my strongest, so I am excited to go back.”
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel says he will not turn his back on Ferrari and quit the team mid-season.

The four-time world champion has not been offered a new deal by the team for 2021 and is understood to be increasingly frustrated.
The German was wiped out by his teammate, Charles Leclerc, in last weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix but says he’s not ready to quit the team.
He said: “I’m not running away from it. I think I have something to prove mostly to myself. And that’s why I’m here for.
“Obviously a lot of guys in the team have given so much to me in the last couple of years.
“Just out of respect, I want to give that support back and bring it to a worthy end, so I’m not at all even considering running away.”
Reports in Germany suggest Vettel could join Silverstone-based Racing Point in 2021 when they will become Aston Martin F1.

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Vettel added: “Obviously my future at this stage is open. Anything is possible.
“If the right package comes up, then I’m very interested.
“If not, then I’m certainly not the type of guy that just hangs around just to participate or grab some money.
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