Sir Jackie Stewart denies F1 has major racism issue amid Lewis Hamilton's fight for equality

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Three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has denied claims there is a major diversity issue within the sport - as Lewis Hamilton continues his fight for equality.

In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police, Hamilton, 35, criticised his sport's failure to combat racism and has been vocal in his demands to encourage more diversity in F1.

The British superstar performed a Black Power salute on top of his Mercedes and again on the podium following his triumph in Austria on Sunday.

He also announced before the season that he will launch the Hamilton Commission in the hope of improving diversity in F1. Hamilton remains the only black driver on the grid.

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