Athletistic / Formula 1 The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has issued a statement on social media regarding a racist scandal sparked by a video recorded in November 2021.

Recall that in this video, three-time Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet referred to seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as “Neginho”, which is an insult. After that, a wave of criticism hit the Peak.

“The FIA ​​strongly opposes any manifestation of racism and discrimination. This should not happen in sport or in society as a whole. We express our absolute support for Lewis Hamilton and fully share his commitment to equality , diversity and exclusivity in motorsport.” the statement said. .