Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton plans to extend his racing career into the early 2030s to compete in the newly announced African Grand Prix in Rwanda. Despite criticism regarding Rwanda's human rights record, Hamilton supports the event as a positive development for the sport.
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This highlights the intersection of global sports expansion, human rights concerns, and the longevity of elite athletes in professional sports.
Lewis Hamilton believes that the race in Rwanda will be a force for good rather than sportswashing. Photograph: Brett Farmer/LAT Images Lewis Hamilton believes that the race in Rwanda will be a force for good rather than sportswashing. Photograph: Brett Farmer/LAT Images Formula One 2026 Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix 41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’
Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights record
Prefer the Guardian on Google Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand Prix which is set to take place in Rwanda in the 2030s , with the seven-time world champion also stating he believes it is right that F1 is to hold a race there despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
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