Follow usSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says he wants to “improve the pipeline” for children from diverse backgrounds to work in different industries like science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“We want these kids to know they are the future,” said Hamilton. The Hamilton Commission report also previously addressed the lack of diversity in UK motorsport.
“I want to be part of changing the world and it starts with the kids. We’ve got to improve the pipeline, and it starts with right down at primary school giving these kids access.”
“I found it really difficult at school,” he said. “I found it was not a happy experience for me. I remember vividly just how difficult it was and I have this amazing platform – and it would be a real waste not to utilize it. We need equal opportunity for these kids to come through and feel like there’s a home for them – or the career for them – within these industries.
“There are thousands and thousands of jobs, over 40,000 jobs within the industry [motorsport], and only 1% for example, come from black backgrounds and there are very few women in the industry, which is also not enough.”, Hamilton said.
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