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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says it is ok for Lewis Hamilton to use his platform to highlight issues that are “close to his heart”.
Throughout the 2020 season Hamilton has been very vocal when it comes to racial injustice and the lack of diversity in Formula 1. There are those who criticize the Briton, saying he should just stick to racing, but Toto Wolff believes the Briton should continue stand up for what he believes in.
“What I always say is that not only as a racing driver he has developed, but also as a strong personality,” said the Austrian.
“There are topics that are very close to his heart, and because of his large audiences, he has realised he has a voice and he wanted to utilise his voice to support the topics that are close to his heart.
“I think that is absolutely acceptable, and he has gained more profile through that. He is obviously polarising, but that is OK, because you would want to rather polarise and get the message out, rather than be down the middle and too streamlined.”
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Wolff acknowledges Hamilton winning his seventh Formula 1 championship will provide him with a bigger platform to voice his opinions and fight for change.
“He is always very aware that through success in Formula 1 and as a racing driver with outstanding records, he will grow his audiences and his credibility. That is clear. That is why these two things nurture each other.
“Obviously his main base is racing and driving and that is the main platform, so all the others become more credible.”
