The seven-times world champion led on and off the track in a rearranged season that hit the heights despite the pandemic
Untouchable, indomitable, Lewis Hamilton stood astride the 2020 season like no other. His seventh title matched Michael Schumacher’s record in emphatic style; with 11 race wins he was almost flawless in execution. Moreover, Hamilton did it in a year where he showed remarkable strength of character. In Australia he was the only driver to say he did not believe F1 should be racing under the threat of the coronavirus. He was spot on. Then he was the first to speak out after the killing of George Floyd, spurring on fellow drivers and F1 to take action. The sport’s very public commitment toward anti-racism is down to Hamilton. The driving was exceptional but his actions off track actually had the biggest impact.
Written by Giles Richards
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