Hamilton pushes for race in Africa

FORMULA ONE Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers.

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Speaking on the cusp of the new Formula One season, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil before the end of his career.

But the 41-year-old Briton, F1's first black race driver, did not stop there. He suggested former colonial rulers still exerted undue power in the region and called for action to reverse that influence.