Hamilton's Mission 44 and the educational charity Teach First
will work together over the next two years to help schools
serving disadvantaged communities in England.
The Mercedes driver set up a commission last year to help boost
the number of Black people in British motorsport and promote
diversity.
One of the findings of a report published in July was that the
lack of Black STEM teachers limited the number of Black students
engaging with those subjects, affecting the numbers then
pursuing STEM careers.
"We know representation and role models are important across all
aspects of society, but especially when it comes to supporting
young people's development," said Hamilton, Formula One's only
Black driver.
"By establishing this partnership, which focuses on identifying
the best way to attract Black talent to STEM teaching roles, we
hope to create a framework the wider education industry can
implement."
Hamilton, 36, is Formula One's most successful driver of all
time and chasing a record eighth title. He reached the milestone
of 100 race wins last month.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Christian Radnedge)
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