Lewis Hamilton explains how new 'drive' to reduce racism is helping him improve in racing

Seven-time Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton explained in a recent interview what has helped him get a new 'drive' to make him 'stronger than ever' in F1. Brit explained how desire to be leing voice in fight against racism and foster positive change in community has helped him become more motivated and better in all spheres of life, including racing.

F1 legend has consistently championed change off track by using his name to give importance to 'Black Lives Matter' campaign. Most recently, 36-year old paid for young Black designers to attend 2021 Met Gala to help promote ir work.

Lewis Hamilton explains desire to help reduce racism in community

While speaking to Sky Sports, Lewis Hamilton said, "It was just before beginning of season, and I was thinking, we've gone through a period, Black Lives Matter, taking a knee, what's next step and how do we continue to spark conversation? And so I came up with this idea - how about working with some up-and-coming Black designers to create shirts, and n work with a young Black British poet and come up with something meaningful, and by end of year, we'll have a real story to tell. And that's what it's about, it's about a story and sparking that conversation."

Mercedes F1 driver ded that 'sparking that conversation' is essential since people are 'talking less about Black Lives Matter and inclusivity.' Hamilton believes that y need to continue spreing awareness since 'things haven't been fixed' yet. He went on to d that it is good that sport is talking about ending racism and increasing 'diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and all se things,' but it was responsibility of him and or drivers to ensure sport were 'actually following through with se things.'

Hamilton n went on to explain how this new 'drive' is helping him to achieve a 'real-life purpose' that is also helping him improve his racing, among or things. While dressing question of wher this new 'drive' is helping him in his racing, Hamilton responded by saying, "I think so, yeah. It's like my new drive, and I feel like it's giving me more longevity because it's a lot of work we have to do. I feel like it also gives my life real purpose. Racing is not a purpose. It's something you do."