Willy T. Ribbs hails Hamilton as 'one of the greatest sports figures of this century'

Ribbs was the first Black driver to test drive a Formula 1 car and also compete in the Indy 500

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00:00He's one of the greatest sports figures of this century.

00:06That's where he ranks.

00:07There's Allie, of course.

00:09There's Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

00:15But he will be at that level, at the top worldwide.

00:23And it's only great for Formula One.

00:27Believe me.

00:28I talked to Formula One.

00:30I was ambassador for them.

00:31Right?

00:33They want Lewis to race until he's 80.

00:37They hope that he sticks around until he's 80 years old.

00:41He's going to race as long as he's competitive.

00:45Right?

00:46And every athlete knows when they've lost a step.

00:49Right?

00:50And when you bow out gracefully.

00:56But I do know the sport wants him around for a long time.

01:02Because of what he's done for the sport.