Lewis Hamilton calls for greater accessibility in motorsport
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lewis Hamilton urged the FIA and Formula 1 to implement changes to make motorsport more accessible, highlighting the "ridiculous" costs associated with karting. He expressed concerns that high entry costs limit opportunities for children from lower- and middle-income families. Hamilton shared his own experiences, noting that current expenses are significantly higher than in the past, making it nearly impossible for those without substantial financial backing to compete. He emphasized the need for accountability from F1 and the FIA to address this issue. Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon echoed similar sentiments, advocating for more affordable pathways into motorsport.
- •Lewis Hamilton highlights high costs of motorsport participation.
- •Hamilton recalls his father's financial struggles in karting.
- •Max Verstappen supports using simulators for cost-effective training.
- •Esteban Ocon shares personal experiences with funding his career.
- •FIA's Global Karting Plan aims to lower entry costs.
- 11:30 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton urges more action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton urges more action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
- 11:24 AMAutosport — Hamilton demands action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
"Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton called on the FIA and F1 to implement further changes to make motorsport more accessible, citing the "ridiculous" costs of karting. Hamilton feels motorsport is going in the "wrong direction" with its cost of entry, which is making it much harder for children from lower- and middle-income households to participate. "I've not spent any time really ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton has called on the FIA and Formula 1 to implement further changes to make motorsport more accessible, citing the "ridiculous" costs of karting. Hamilton feels motorsport is going in the "wrong direction" with its cost of entry, which is making it much harder for children from lower- and middle-income households to participate. "I've not spent any time really looking at it ...Keep reading
"The seven-time Formula 1 world champion says more needs to be done to make grassroots motorsport more financially accessible
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 11:30 AMLewis Hamilton urges more action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton called on the FIA and F1 to implement further changes to make motorsport more accessible, citing the "ridiculous" costs of karting. Hamilton feels motorsport is going in the "wrong direction" with its cost of entry, which is making it much harder for children from lower- and middle-income households to participate. "I've not spent any time really ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:30 AMLewis Hamilton urges more action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion says more needs to be done to make grassroots motorsport more financially accessible
- AutosportJun 22, 2026, 11:24 AMHamilton demands action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
Lewis Hamilton has called on the FIA and Formula 1 to implement further changes to make motorsport more accessible, citing the "ridiculous" costs of karting. Hamilton feels motorsport is going in the "wrong direction" with its cost of entry, which is making it much harder for children from lower- and middle-income households to participate. "I've not spent any time really looking at it ...Keep reading
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