Diversity in Formula 1 - Hamilton praises Schumacher-step, but demands more
Lewis Hamilton referred to Ralf Schumacher's decision to make his homosexuality public as a "positive message" for Formula 1. The record seven-time Formula 1 world champion, known for his advocacy for equality and diversity, also urged that the Formula 1 industry still had a long way to go.
Hamilton: Formula 1 is dominated by men
"It's one thing to say something is inclusive, it's another to create an Environment where those affected feel free and comfortable," said Hamilton. Formula 1 is a space dominated by men, "We can do 100% more."
Ralf Schumacher posed with a man in an Instagram post. The best thing in life is having the right partner by your side, with whom you can share everything, wrote the 49-year-old brother of Formula-1-record world champion Michael Schumacher.
Among the current Formula-1 drivers, Hamilton and also Fernando Alonso, who both raced against Ralf Schumacher, reactions were uniformly positive. "Total support from me, and I'm sure the entire Formula 1 community feels the same," said the two-time world champion Alonso from Spain.
2021: Hamilton and Vettel's protest at the Hungaroring
However, there is still a long way to go for Formula 1, emphasized Hamilton. There is a history around the topic of diversity at the Hungaroring. In 2021, Hamilton and four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel protested there against a planned referendum against the rights of non-heterosexual people in Hungary.
It is unacceptable, cowardly, and misleading for the powers-that-be to propose such a law, Hamilton emphasized at the time. "It all started when Seb and I stood on the grid and fought against the government," said Hamilton now.
- Lewis Hamilton commended Ralf Schumacher's decision to publicly declare his homosexuality as a "positive message" for the international world of Motorsport.
- Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 world champion known for his advocacy for equality and diversity, acknowledged that the Formula 1 industry still has a long way to go.
- Hamilton suggested that while Formula 1 may claim to be inclusive, creating an environment where affected individuals feel free and comfortable is crucial.
- Ralf Schumacher, the 49-year-old brother of Formula-1-record world champion Michael Schumacher, shared a post on Instagram with a man, expressing his gratitude for having the right partner by his side.
- Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion and a former rival of Ralf Schumacher, offered his total support for Ralf's decision, believing that the entire Formula 1 community shares the sentiment.
- In 2021, Hamilton and four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel protested at the Hungaroring against a planned referendum against the rights of non-heterosexual people in Hungary.
- Hamilton and Vettel's protest at the Hungaroring highlighted the long-standing history of diversity issues at the Hungaroring.
- Hamilton, reflecting on the past protest, emphasized that it started when he and Vettel stood on the grid and fought against the Hungarian government's proposed discriminatory law.
