In recent times, the prices of tickets have sky-rocketed which has made Formula 1 less accessible to the lower working class.
Formula 1 has been growing at the rate of knots, especially since the 2021 season. The seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has played a huge role in the growth of the sport.
While it is reaching all corners of the world with each passing year, Hamilton has called for making F1 more accessible to the people.
The ticket prices for Formula 1 events are skyrocketing because of the increase in popularity. Keeping this in view, Lewis Hamilton feels the lower working class is not able to access the marquee events.
Hamilton wants the decison-makers to find solutions to make the sport accessible to pretty much every fan all across the globe.
Well, the more eyeballs on this sport, it’s not a bad thing. I would say that races like some European races for example, when you’ve got people that are coming in, it’s less celebrity. There’s still a lot of celebs that do turn up into the group. I think we always need to make sure that it’s accessible, that it’s not too, so far out of reach for people that also work very hard for their money, but cannot afford to get to the race weekend.
Lewis Hamilton via GPBlog
The pinnacle of motor racing has gone through a huge burst in terms of the injection of new fans. The younger generation, especially is extremely fond of seeing 20 cars sparkling their magic around the racing tracks and in light of this, Hamilton is pretty much on point in his assessment.
Lewis Hamilton insists there is ‘more work to do’ in Formula 1
While Lewis Hamilton wants to see a drop in the prices of the tickets from the upcoming campaign onwards, he feels their is still work to do in other areas. Hamilton has emphaized the importance of inclusivity in Formula 1.
We’ve got a lot of work to do to make sure that the place continues to be– is more inclusive and people feel comfortable in the environment. And people that do get hired and can sustain it and actually keep a job.
Lewis Hamilton via the same interview
The seven-time world champion is the only black driver on the grid. He has been waving the flag for inclusivity in Formula 1 for a long time and despite being 39-years-old, is still at it to make lives better for people of diverse backgrounds. He is one of the few drivers who uses his wide reach for the greater good of people all across the globe.
