![]() “We are delighted to launch the Racing for All initiative,” said Agag, Founder and CEO of Extreme E. Hamilton comes from a middle-class background and has often expressed gratitude at the sacrifices made by his father. One of the goals for the initiative is to reduce barriers for applicants that would not otherwise have this opportunity, particularly females, ethnic minorities and those from a lower socio-economic background. Through the Racing for All initiative, an additional crewmember will be added for members with less than one year’s experience to allow them to gain hands on experience. In an effort to lessen the footprint of each event, Extreme E teams are currently limited to five mechanics or engineers at each event. “I’m so excited to see this program adopted across the paddock, and I can’t wait to see what the first group of Racing for All candidates goes on to achieve.” “When I first discussed the idea of creating a program with Alejandro and the Extreme E team, we all agreed that it had to be something which led to real change, and I believe Racing for All does just that. “We know from the findings of The Hamilton Commission that our industry is a tough place to break into, particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds, which is why it’s so important that the Racing for All program will be creating genuine opportunities for the next generation,” said Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula 1 champion and a car owner in Extreme E in a release. ![]() ![]() With the introduction of a male/female driver lineup for each team, the Extreme E Series has already done much to encourage diversity in racing, but influenced by the eponymous Hamilton Commission findings, they are taking steps to add further variety to the series in an initiative named Racing for All. ![]()
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