Reigning Formula 1💞 world Lewis Hamilton has been named in TIME🌱’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Hamilton is combining his quest of going for his seventh F1 world title this 🉐year to draw level with Michael Schumacher’s all-time record alongside his drive for equality.

As the only black driver in F1, Hamilton has used his platform as a six-time world champion and large audience on social media to lead th💞e sport’s fight against racism and discrimination.

Hamilton has championed the Black﷽ Lives Matter movement at F1 races and has encouraged his fellow drivers to take a knee before each race this season.

The Briton’s activism has not stopped with the fight against inequality, with Hamilton also a keen environmentalist and pushing for ch𓆏anges to help combat global issues such as climate change.

Hamilton recently announced the launch of ඣhis own team to co𒉰mpete in the Extreme E racing series which is a new climate-aware sport.

The Mercedes driver has been included on an 🐓exclusive list that also features politicians, m♌usicians, activists and fellow stars from the world of sport.

Hamilton has been listed under the ‘Titans’ category a🌜nd his influence has been praised by NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.

"I'm the on🦩ly Black driver in NASCAR's top level,” Wallace saiไd.

"So Lewis' example - as the lone🌞 Black F1 driver - is particularly meaningful for me.

"He shows we're out there doing it. To see him conquering the track damn near every weekend, it motivates me to t🥀ry 🍸to do the same.

"His activism has also moved the world. Lewis has brought international attention to the Black Lives Matter movement,🌸 through his advocac🦩y on social media and at F1 events.

"Lewis' mental preparati🎉on, his aura, his ability to capitalise on every opportunity to use his platform to drive out racism are more than just a model for race-car drivers and other athletes.

"He's an inspiration for everyone."

It is the second time Hamilton has appeared in the TIME 100 list. The full li🅷stꦅ can be found .