Lewis Hamilton says he wants to "improve the pipeline" for children from diverse backgrounds working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
"We want kids to know they are the future," he told BBC Breakfast.
"I want to be part of changing the world and it starts with the kids. We've got to improve the pipeline, and it starts right down at primary school giving these kids access."
The seven-time F1 world champion is supporting the Young STEM Futures Programme, via his charity, Mission 44, in his hometown of Stevenage.
The 38-year-old will be taking part in a number of activities across the programme, including helping primary schools improve science lessons, having struggled with the subject himself as a student. "I found it really difficult at school, I remember vividly just how difficult it was and I have this amazing platform - and it would be a real waste not to utilise it."
He added, "We need equal opportunity for these kids to come through and feel like there's a home for them - or the career for them - within these industries."
Formula One stewards handed Haas rookie driver Oliver Bearman a 10-place grid drop for his first home British Grand Prix for failing to comply with red warning flags in Saturday's final practice.
Seventh seed Mirra Andreeva outclassed American Hailey Baptiste 6-1 6-3 under the Court One roof to equal her best Wimbledon run by reaching the last 16 on Saturday.
Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his shirt number, Diogo Jota's Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the football star, who died with his brother in a car crash on Thursday.
An 83rd-minute Weverton own goal from a deflected Malo Gusto cross gave Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over a spirited Palmeiras side in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka fought off inspired home favourite Emma Raducanu in a cauldron-like Centre Court atmosphere to keep her Wimbledon quest on track but it was the end of the road for two other Grand Slam champions on Friday.