F1’s Lewis Hamilton raises fist on podium after winning, ‘Commit to press for equality’

Lewis HamiltonThe fight for social justice reached the podium of the Formula 1 victory on Sunday … the racing star raised his fist after a dominant victory and then vowed to spend the rest of his life working to end racism .

The shocking scene dwindled in Austria … where Hamilton destroyed the field at the 2020 Styria Grand Prix and then used his focus of victory to boost racial equality.

Hamilton, 35, raised his fist on the podium multiple times … channeling Tommie smith and Juan Carlos‘famous gestures at the 1968 Olympics.

“Racism is going to be here longer than our time here,” said Hamilton after the victory. “People of color who are subject to racism don’t have time.” We have to commit to promoting equality and continue raising awareness. “

“It takes a lot of work in F1, the FIA ​​must be part of it, the drivers must be part of it. We will fight and push for it all year. For me, this is going to be a thing for life.”

Hamilton ran with a Black Lives Matter emblem on the front of his helmet … and he and other riders also knelt down to show their support for the movement before the race as well.

Hamilton has been one of the most vocal athletes in the BLM movement … even repainting your car and redesigning his uniform earlier this month to raise awareness of the cause.

“We’re together,” Lewis tweeted after Sunday’s race. “Today’s team got down on their knees, which was incredible to see that together we can learn and have an open mind about what is happening in the world.”

“Thanks to everyone on my team and to you #TeamLH, I appreciate all your support and your positive messages.”