Hamilton Says He Could Keep Going Now that African Race Is Planned
- On Thursday, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula One's decision to return to Africa, though he acknowledged reservations regarding the host nation, Rwanda.
- Formula One announced a 10-year agreement last week to race in Rwanda starting in the early 2030s, prompting Amnesty International UK head of campaigns Felix Jakens to label the deal a "sportswashing prize."
- Hamilton revealed that the prospect of racing in Africa could extend his career until at least 2031, stating, "I'm now forced to stay a lot longer because we have a race in Africa."
- Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Affairs Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner alleged that giving Rwanda President Paul Kagame this platform helps "polish the image of an authoritarian leader" who supports M23 rebels.
- Hamilton emphasized that visiting the continent does not mean ignoring local issues, urging people to educate themselves on history while calling for peace in Congo, Sudan, Syria, and Palestine.
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Hamilton says he could keep going now that African race is planned
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 22 : Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said a race in Africa was a dream that could keep him going longer in the sport now that Formula One has done a deal with Rwanda for a grand prix in the early 2030s.The Ferrari driver will be 42 in January and has a contract for 2027. Fernando A
Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda
Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".
Hamilton sets sights on racing in African grand prix
The seven-time world champion also said he wanted to stay in F1 racing into his forties to make sure he can fulfil his dream of racing in an African Grand Prix. Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver said he was aware of concerns regarding Rwanda and said they should not be overlooked. "Of course, I don’t get to choose where we go and, naturally, there’s problems all over the world today,” he…
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