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Lewis Hamilton: ‘F1 has a lot of catching up to do’

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says Formula One ‘has a lot of catching up to do’ in comparison to other sports as a form of entertainment, as it enters a new era.

US group Liberty Media completed an $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover of the sport ahead of the start of the 2017 season, with Chase Carey becoming the new chairman.

“I’m excited for the new owners coming in,� said Hamilton.

“I really think they can bring new ideas and new ways of engaging with fans.

“Formula One is a bit outdated if you look at other sports.

“They’re further ahead in the entertainment factor.

“Formula One is catching up and it has a lot of catching up to do I think,� he added.

This clip is from Afternoon Edition, Wednesday 22 February 2017.

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