The Brazilian ex-pilot made a racist comment about the Briton and was severely punished despite the fact that he had issued an apology statement.
In recent days there has been a strong controversy surrounding the statements of former Brazilian pilot Nelson Piquet against Lewis Hamiltondefined as “black”something then strongly condemned by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and, though apologizewill be violently sanctioned by Formula 1, which would prohibit him from entering the paddock for life, according to British media reports.
Piquet said that’s what he said “bad thinking and I’m not defending it”but the term has been clarified “neguinho” what did you use “is one that is widely and historically used in the Brazilian Portuguese language as a synonym for ‘boy’ or ‘man’ and never intended to hurt”. Moreover, he clarified that “Discrimination has no place in F1 or in society and I’m happy to clarify my thoughts about it,” complete.
Despite his statement with an apologyF1, which has recently been more focused on fighting discrimination, racism and xenophobia, has acted on the matter and all indications are that it will uphold Piquet’s punishment, who became champion in 1981, 1983 and 1987. They will make it official in the next few days.
Nelson Piquet’s statement after his statement against Lewis Hamilton
I wanted to clarify the stories spreading in the media about a comment I made in an interview last year. What I said was unthinkable, and I’m not defending it, but the term has been widely and historically used in the Brazilian Portuguese language as a synonym for ‘boy’ or ‘man’ and was never meant to hurt.
I will never use the word accused of me in some translation. I strongly condemn any suggestion that the word I used for the purpose of disparaging a driver because of the color of their skin. I sincerely apologize to everyone affected, including Lewis who is a fantastic driver, but the translation is incorrect in some of the media that are now spreading on social media. Discrimination has no place in F1 or in society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts about it.
Source: Tycsports
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