Runners “Formula 1” supported the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton after a racist remark against him by Nelson Piquet.
In November 2021, the 69-year-old Brazilian, a three-time Formula 1 champion, called Hamilton “neguinho”, which is considered a discriminatory racist word, during an analysis of an episode of the Grand Prix Grand Prix race. Brittany and an accident in the first part of the race. A video with this episode circulated online on the eve of the weekend at Silverstone as part of the 2022 season. Following the incident last year, the Dutch Red Bull driver retired Max Verstappen who is dating Kelly, Nelson Piquet’s daughter.
On Wednesday, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) strongly condemned the Brazilian driver’s statement. Thereafter, many championship drivers supported Hamilton.
“Lewis has done more for the sport than any other driver in history, not just on and off the track,” tweeted Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate George Russell. “The fact that he and many others still have to deal with this kind of behavior is unacceptable.
“Knowing Lewis since I moved to Formula 1, I can say that he always treated me and everyone he met with respect,” Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc wrote on social media. “This approach and these values should be the norm for everyone in the world. Comments made about Lewis cannot be tolerated, we must continue to push for diversity and inclusion in sport. We must eliminate discriminatory behavior and racist speech in all its forms, not only in sport, but also in society.
“Those who still choose to sow hate and use such words are not my friends. I want to thank Lewis for all the work he has done on and off the track not only to spread the message of equality, but to fight against this hatred. I have never encountered racist action against me, and he has been subjected to it throughout his life. I support him, “wrote the Australian McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo.
Additionally, French alpine racer Esteban Ocon, Chinese Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) and others voiced their support for the British rider. Many have not spoken on the subject, including Verstappen.
The next stage of the championship will take place in the UK from July 1-3.
Source : MatchTV
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