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April 28, 2026

‘It’s a gamechanger’: Lewis Hamilton’s groundbreaking Mission 44 recruits working in F1

Foundation set up by F1 great is beginning to address the lack of representation of black people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds in motorsport

‘It’s a gamechanger’: Lewis Hamilton’s groundbreaking Mission 44 recruits working in F1

TL;DR

  • Lewis Hamilton's Mission 44 foundation addresses the lack of representation in motorsport.
  • The foundation has invested £20 million and engaged 550,000 young people worldwide.
  • Scholarship programs have helped students secure positions in Formula 1 and motorsport.
  • Lily Owuye and Chris Tagnon are examples of beneficiaries now working in the industry.
  • Mission 44 is expanding its scholarship program to include women and those from lower-income backgrounds.
  • Hamilton's initiative is seen as crucial for the future diversity and inclusivity of motorsport.

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