Lewis Hamilton calls Laureus award shared with Messi a huge honour; bats for inclusivity

Lewis Hamilton stated that it was an incredible hour to be awarded  Laureus World Sportsman of Year. Hamilton also praised association for all work done and called for diversity in Formula One. Hamilton shared award with Lionel Messi. 

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Sixth mination for six-time World Champion

Hamilton was presented award by iconic football coach Arsene Wenger at a glamorous ceremony in Berlin on Monday evening. English driver said, "It is such an incredible hour to see all those sportspersons I have followed and I have been inspired by. To sit with all of y'all tonight, with so many great rising stars and legends. I have watched so many of you and I have been inspired by so many of you. I grew up in a sport that has really given my life meaning. I'm so, so grateful for what it has provided me. But I've actually grown up in a sport that has very little to diversity. I think it's an issue that we're continually facing. It's all of our responsibility to use our platform for that, just that, really pushing for equality, inclusivity and really making sure that we're engaging and really trying to represent where world is today."

He ded, "It is a real hour to be up here with everyone and congratulations to all minees. I am looking forward to watching so many of you. Lastly, I just wanted to say a big thank you to Mercedes Benz who have always been such a huge supporter. y signed me when I was thirteen and I am so grateful to m for giving a young 13-year-old an opportunity to live his dreams."

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Hamilton has six world Championships to his name and is defending World Champion. He has repeatedly campaigned for diversity and equality in sport, after facing discrimination and hardships while trying to make cut in sport years ago. 

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