Lewis Hamilton’s £20m Mission 44 opens opportunities for young people

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Lewis Hamilton, the seven time Formula One World Champion's foundation, Mission 44, has reached over 550,000 youth across the world after he pledged £20 million to it.

Key facts

  • Lewis Hamilton, the seven time Formula One World Champion's foundation, Mission 44, has reached over 550,000 youth across the world after he pledged £20 million to it.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:01:00 UTC.

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