How Hamilton is using his power to drive change
Lewis Hamilton's willingness to speak his mind has long been a credit to his character. In response to his calls for racial equality - and the part he is playing in the Black Lives Matter movement - his leadership deserves our full support at and away from Formula 1 races
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Eighty-four times Lewis Hamilton has crossed the finish line of a Formula 1 grand prix victorious. Race wins, in all their chequered flag and champagne delight, are easy to quantify and recognise.
In the sporting world, it's harder to pin down when any person begins to show the sort of leadership qualities and convictions that make them worthy of respect away from the drama of competition. Some people arrive already acting in such ways, others take time to learn and grow into bigger roles, while others never make such developments.
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