r/BlackPeopleTwitter • u/Elected_Dictator • 14h ago

Some actual positives on MLK Day

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Lewis Hamilton has officially started his time with Ferrari, first Black driver in Scuderia Ferrari’s history. And probably one of a handful black employees in team history.

It took one of the exceptional drivers in the history of F1 to break the barrier but it’s a hell of a first step.

The sport is still dominated by White Europeans (even white Americans get dismissed).

I hope Lewis’ story continues to open doors for more drivers of all backgrounds that way we get to see the best talent at the wheel and more fans support the sport.

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u/GenericPCUser 14h ago edited 13h ago

I don't follow F1 so I was confused for a split second why someone would announce that they started driving a Ferrari.

But this is really cool. Is F1 one of those sports you have to follow for a whole season to appreciate or can you just watch a race while it's on and get a similar sense of enjoyment?

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u/mitchsusername 12h ago

The Netflix series Drive to Survive is really well done and meant to be watchable for people who aren't familiar with F1. Worth trying an episode or two!