Hamilton vows to keep on fighting for equality in Formula 1

Sir Lewis Hamilton has said "inequities" continue to plague Formula One and that he will demand change for as long as he has air in his lungs.

Hamilton, who will soon be bidding for an unprecedented eighth world championship in what could be his final season in the sport, won last year's title against the backdrop of his personal fight against racial injustices.

He persuaded his Mercedes team to paint their cars black in a defiant message against racism, and also took the knee before all of last year's grands prix. F1 announced earlier this month that a moment of reflection will be included before the start of every race in a display of the sport's "united support for important issues".

Posting to his Instagram account, Hamilton, 36, wrote: "Last year some of us took a knee in support of equality which I am proud of. My question is, what's next? The inequities within our sport and within the world persist. Change is still needed.as long as I have air in my lungs, I will continue to fight for change in everything I do."

Former Scotland international Peter Lorimer is in a hospice due to a long-term illness.

Rumours about Leeds United’s' all-time top goalscorer circulated on social media on Thursday night and Leeds yesterd ay issued a statement to update their fans on the 74-year-old's condition.

The Premier League club said: "Sadly we can confirm that Peter Lorimer is currently in a hospice battling a long-term illness.

"Peter, his wife Sue and their family would like some privacy at this time, but also want to thank the Leeds United fans across the world for their wonderful messages of support. The club will update fans on Peter's progress in due course."

Lorimer, a member of Don Revie's great side of the 1960s and 70s, made 676 appearances for Leeds during two different spells from 1962-79 and 1983-85.

During his career he was known as 'Hotshot Lorimer' and was considered to have one of the hardest shots in the game. His 238 goals for Leeds are a club record and he scored four times in 21 appearances for Scotland.

Lorimer, who was born in Dundee, won seven major trophies with Leeds, including the old First Division title in 1968/9 and 1973/4 and the FA Cup in 1972.