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Max Verstappen insists Nelson Piquet is 'not a racist' as Lewis Hamilton hits out at 'older voices'
Max Verstappen has condemned Nelson Piquet’s “offensive” comments about Lewis Hamilton, but has insisted he’s “definitely not a racist”. Piquet used a racial slur towards Hamilton in an interview that surfaced this week, which has resulted in a ban from the F1 paddock, according to Sky Sports. Ad/> The former Brazilian racer and three-time world champion apologised to Hamilton afterwards, admitting his words were «ill thought out», but denied any racial intent.
Verstappen: Piquet 'not a racist'
Defending Formula 1 Drivers' Champion and current leader Max Verstappen says that the language used by Nelson Piquet to describe Lewis Hamilton was "very offensive," but that the three-time champion and father of his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, is not racist.
Christian Horner opens up on Michael Masi's axing after Abu Dhabi fiasco: 'He made one mistake'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner finally opened up on the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year.
Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after Hamilton racist slur: 'He's definitely not a racist'
World champion Max Verstappen insists Nelson Piquet is not racist and believes it is wrong to expel him from Formula One.
After Piquet slur, Hamilton says F1 must listen to younger people
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday asked why 'older voices' in Formula One are still given a platform for offensive and outdated views.
Nelson Piquet Apologises For Racist Slur Towards Lewis Hamilton
Three-time Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet on Wednesday apologised "wholeheartedly" to Lewis Hamilton after using a racially offensive term to describe the Mercedes star. Hamilton said the "time has come for action" following Piquet's remarks, while Formula One and motorsport's governing body the FIA condemned the 69-year-old Brazilian. "I apologise wholeheartedly to anyone that was affected, including Lewis, who is an incredible driver, but the translation in some media that is now circulating on social media is not correct," Piquet said in a statement.
Hamilton pushes back against 'old voices' over racism
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that Formula One should ignore “old voices” and reject racism as it focus on becoming more inclusive, even as reigning world champion Max Verstappen said his “father-in-law,” should not be banned from the F1 paddock.