Lewis Hamilton’s charity are behind the new charter (Image: Getty)
All 10 F1 teams have agreed to a groundbreaking new ‘Diversity and Inclusion charter’, which will help give people from underrepresented backgrounds opportunities in the paddock.
The agreement was announced on Tuesday ahead of the and will be backed by ‘s Mission 44 charity, who already do significant work to increase diversity in motorsports.
In a statement released by F1, the charter’s mission “to enable anyone to access, contribute to, and enjoy global motorsport” was outlined, and four commitments were laid out.
The charter’s first commitment is to “target and support initiatives that seek to attract underrepresented groups to motorsport,” while a pledge has also been made to “put in place processes to mitigate bias in our organisations and create cultures of inclusion so a diversity of people can thrive in our sport”.
F1 teams have also promised to “listen to and encourage all perspectives in the design, development, and delivery of our products and services”, as well as vowing to “communicate our commitment to D&I with our external stakeholders”.
Don’t miss…
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our
The Hamilton Commission has led to real change in the F1 paddock (Image: Getty)
The new charter has the opportunity to have a revolutionary impact on the diversity of the F1 paddock and is a testament to the noble work that Hamilton has conducted, both on a personal level and through his charitable enterprises, in recent times.
F1’s latest step forward was also inspired by the findings of The Hamilton Commission – set up in 2020 to research and improve the underrepresentation of Black people in British motorsport and STEM subjects.
More F1… [UPDATE]
It was conducted in partnership with The Royal Academy of Engineering, who have also been involved in the creation of the F1 charter. “Formula One took the findings of The Hamilton Commission in 2021 seriously, and since then the sport has created a range of initiatives to increase diversity,” explained chief executive, Dr Hayaatun Sillem.
“This charter, which the sport commissioned us to create independently, sets a framework for progress and establishes commitment to both principles and action. It is a key step in F1’s ongoing efforts to improve access and performance, and we believe it will be a catalyst for even more positive impact and cross-sport working.”