Lewis Hamilton Raises Fist In Support Of BLM After Grand Prix Win

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Lewis Hamilton picked up his first win of the season today.

During the first Grand Prix of the Formula 1 season, numerous drivers knelt during the National Anthem as a way to stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the various victims of police brutality. Lewis Hamilton is the sport's only black driver and during the first race, he sported a Black Lives Matter shirt. Today was the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria and once again, Hamilton showed support to BLM while numerous other drivers knelt in solidarity.

Hamilton started the race on the pole and had an incredible pace the entire time. No one so much as challenged Hamilton for the win as he picked up his 85th career victory, which is just six off the mark of the record set by legend Michael Schumacher. Following the race, Hamilton stood atop the podium and raised a fist in the air, cementing his support for BLM, once and for all. It was a powerful moment for a sport that has lacked diversity since its inception.

Moving forward, Hamilton is second in the championship standings and if he surpasses his teammate Valtteri Bottas by the end of the season, he will have won his seventh championship, which would tie him with Schumacher for the most all-time.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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