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Hamilton: We should race in Africa

Formula 1 must return to Africa as part of its shift to become a more socially-conscious sport, says six-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Asked in a fan Q&A on Mercedes sponsor Petronas' YouTube Channel where he would like to go for a new F1 race, Hamilton did not hesitate with his answer. 'Easy, Africa. It’s such an important place to go back,' he said, referring to the continent which last hosted a race with the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami. “At the moment Formula 1 goes to countries and doesn’t really leave much behind, if anything. “Formula 1 has to shift into being a sport that does go to places and leaves behind something that can really help the communities. 'I...
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