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[Saba Sports News] At a sensitive moment when seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton was continuously criticizing the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for “lacking transparency and credibility,” it was revealed that his father, Anthony Hamilton, was about to take up a key position within the organization. According to exclusive reports by British media, the legendary father who nurtured a seven-time champion has secretly served as an advisor to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem for several months and will make a high-profile appearance at the launch of the Macao Young Drivers Development Program next month. Anthony Hamilton’s close cooperation with the FIA stunned the paddock. Last year at the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton harshly criticized Sulayem for “never having my support,” accusing him of comparing drivers to rappers, which he considered racially discriminatory. Now, Hamilton’s father is collaborating with this controversial president on youth programs, leaving fans puzzled. According to insiders in F1, Anthony was moved by Sulayem’s reform blueprint and believed that change from within was more effective than criticism from outside. This ideological conflict reached its peak before the Emilia race: while his son struggled with his Ferrari career—never finishing in the top five this season—his father was preparing to debut in European races under his new role with the FIA. As the 2026 rule changes approach, the complex relationship between the Hamilton family and the FIA may significantly impact the future promotion of diversity in motorsport.