In what is one of the few sports left in the world that had yet to crown a black champion, Formula 1 welcomed its first non-Caucasian to win a race. It happened -as I predicted this morning- in sunny Montreal. Where else would it!!!
Lewis Hamilton made many a first today in Montreal. He is the youngest man to win the Canadian Grand Prix. He was the first rookie to take the pole for the Canadian Grand Prix. He is the first rookie to reach the podium in all of his first six starts. Just to name a few.
Much like his young teammate, Fernando Alonso, this young man has a bright future in Formula 1, which many thought would lose its glamour after the retirement of Michael Schumacher this year.
Young Lewis now leads the points standings for the world championship with 11 races to go. Not bad for a 22 year old.
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
It Could Only Happen In Canada
It seems fitting. Lewis Hamilton, the first black man to take a pole postion in Formula 1 racing is the odds on favourite to win the Montreal Grand Prix today. Hamilton has been billed the Tiger Woods of Formula 1 racing.
In a country that has long been the standard bearer of ethnicity and multi-culturalism, Canada would seem to be right place at the right time for this major breakthrough in a purely dominated whiteman's sport.
Good luck on your success today young Lewis. We're all cheering for you.
In a country that has long been the standard bearer of ethnicity and multi-culturalism, Canada would seem to be right place at the right time for this major breakthrough in a purely dominated whiteman's sport.
Good luck on your success today young Lewis. We're all cheering for you.
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