Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday his €50,000 fine for missing last year’s FIA gala awards ceremony will be put towards helping improve diversity in motorsport.
The Briton skipped the governing body’s presentation after a controversial final race of the season in Abu Dhabi that denied him a record eighth title and handed it instead to Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.
Attendance is mandatory to the top three in the championship.
Hamilton told reporters ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix that he had met new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
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“There will be some sort of fine regarding the gala but we’ve worked together to make sure the money will be put towards youth from under-privileged backgrounds getting into motorsport,” said the Mercedes driver.
The FIA responded by issuing a statement confirming Hamilton had met with Ben Sulayem to discuss diversity and inclusion in motorsport along with the fine, which it…
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