Hamilton praised for urging F1 to help improve human rights

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain participates in a media conference prior to the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Mario Renzi, Pool via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Giuseppe Cacace, Pool via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain participates in a media conference prior to the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Mario Renzi, Pool via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain participates in a media conference prior to the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Mario Renzi, Pool via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Giuseppe Cacace, Pool via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain participates in a media conference prior to the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Mario Renzi, Pool via AP)