Idris Elba: Motorsports industry needs to better represent diversity

Elba, who is a self-confessed 'car nut' has launched a new initiative, called Speed Academy

Idris Elba has launched a new initiative which aims to discover and nurture young motorsports talent (Doug Peters/PA)

Idris Elba has said the motorsports industry needs to follow in the footsteps of the film world by working to better represent the diversity in society if it wishes to “secure its future in an ever-changing world”.

The Hollywood star, 49, has launched a new initiative, called Speed Academy, with Total Karting Zero which aims to discover and nurture young motorsports talent from underrepresented communities.