Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title


Formula One F1 - Turkish Grand Prix - Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey - November 12, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during a press conference ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix FIA/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday his campaigning for equal rights and diversity made him more proud than an imminent seventh Formula One world championship.

The 35-year-old Mercedes driver will match Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's record seven at this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix if team mate Valtteri Bottas fails to beat him by eight points.

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