Lewis Hamilton still sounds so deflated when talking about Abi Dhabi battle with Verstappen

Sir Lewis Hamilton, the greatest Formula One driver of all time, has battled through prejudice and adversity on his way to the top, making a difference for all those under-privileged and under-represented within society.

Not only is he a record breaker and trailblazer, but he is an incredible person who does so much for charity to help drive a more diverse environment and society that offers equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of background.

On his journey to the top of a sport that has often had closed doors to those from working class backgrounds, he battled through the prejudice, being a black man from a poor family, many felt he was out of place in Formula One.

He got there thanks to his dad, Anthony Hamilton, working around the clock and taking out a second mortgage on his house to fund Hamilton’s dream.

Talking about his journey to Vanity Fair, Hamilton said: “I didn’t feel like I was welcome. I didn’t feel like I was accepted. God knows how many of these drivers say: ‘This is not what a Formula 1 driver is. That’s not how you behave. This is not how you do it. Tattoos? No! A Formula 1 driver doesn’t have tattoos! A Formula 1 driver doesn’t have a personality—and piercings!’”

The Brit took no notice of these archaic views and systemic racism, fighting his way to the top of the sport and becoming probably the largest British athlete of all time, globally renowned for his incredible ability and philanthropy.

Last season, he was agonisingly close to a record breaking eighth world title. He had done all the hard work until a controversial interpretation of the rules from Michael Masi gifted Max Verstappen the title it seemed Hamilton had won.

He has since resigned and was forced by Formula One to sign a