F1: Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes team launch CSR initiative dedicated to diversity and inclusion

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and its driver Lewis Hamilton (GBR) have launched Ignite, "a joint charitable initiative to support greater diversity and inclusion in motorsport," announced the German group Daimler AG, the team's shareholder, on 27/07/2021.

"The focus of effort for the UK-focused initiative will include but not be limited to: developing exciting and stimulating STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum materials; developing more diverse educators to role model and inspire students from under-represented groups in STEM; enhancing education enrichment opportunities around STEM and motorsport; and providing financial support to talented and motivated students wishing to pursue careers in STEM and motorsport but who don’t have the means," explained the group.

"Ignite will initially be funded by a multi-million-dollar fund created by Lewis and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and will work closely with Lewis's personal foundation, Mission 44, to deliver tangible results for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and the wider UK motorsport…