Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is a 41-year-old, seven-time Formula One champion and the sport's first black race driver. He is currently newsworthy due to his expressed ambition to compete in a Formula One Grand Prix held on the African continent before he retires. He has also voiced concerns about the continued influence of European powers in Africa, advocating for the continent to "take Africa back". This statement was made on the eve of the new Formula One season in Melbourne. While not directly involved in the Australian Grand Prix where George Russell of Mercedes won, Hamilton's comments and future racing aspirations maintain his relevance in the sport and broader discussions about global power dynamics.