Historically, Lewis Hamilton was not the first black driver to enjoy an F1 car. At the end of the 80s, then Brabham owner Bernie Ecclestone offered Afro-American Willy T. Ribbs some laps in one of his cars. A winner Stateside in Formula Super VW before racing in the Indy 500, Ribbs' performance wasn't all too impressive unfortunately. But Bernie's lust for some good exposure perfectly served its purpose.
Before Lewis...
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