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Lewis Hamilton has revealed his plans to return to Mercedes after his anticipated departure in 2024. The seven-time world champion will bid farewell to Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and move to Ferrari in 2025. While Hamilton has enjoyed over a decade of success with Mercedes, marked by numerous championships, he also leaves behind an impressive legacy in diversity and inclusion within the sport.
Hamilton has been instrumental in advancing diversity at Mercedes, establishing his charitable foundation, Mission 44. The foundation focuses on improving education and creating career opportunities for underrepresented groups in motorsport. Under his leadership, Mercedes also made significant strides in diversity, with initiatives that have impacted both the team and the wider F1 community.
Despite leaving the team, Hamilton remains deeply committed to ensuring that the work he started continues. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has assured that the team will maintain its focus on diversity and inclusion, a legacy Hamilton is particularly proud of. He recalled how the journey began with discussions between him and Wolff, where the team displayed an open-minded approach to tackling these important issues. Hamilton also expressed his gratitude for the team’s willingness to invest in diversity, which resulted in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Hamilton is confident that the commitment to diversity will persist even after his departure. He explained that he has been the one to challenge the team to have difficult conversations around inclusion, and now he feels confident that others will continue this work. Wolff has assured Hamilton that the progress will not stop when he leaves, promising to keep the momentum going. Hamilton has also expressed his intention to visit Mercedes occasionally to check on the team’s progress in maintaining these values.
This announcement comes as Hamilton prepares for his move to Ferrari, where he aims to continue his illustrious career. However, he has made it clear that his connection with Mercedes and his dedication to diversity within the sport will remain strong, with plans to ensure that the team stays true to its commitment to inclusion. As he steps into a new chapter in his racing career, Hamilton’s legacy at Mercedes is set to have a lasting impact on both the team and the sport at large.
