Nelson Piquet claims he did not mean to offend Lewis Hamilton with racist slur
Nelson Piquet has apologised ‘wholeheartedly’ for using an offensive expression during an interview last year when discussing Lewis Hamilton.
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Nelson Piquet denies using racial slur but apologises to Lewis Hamilton
Nelson Piquet has denied making a racist slur against Lewis Hamilton. The Brazilian, a three-time Formula One world champion, says the phrase he used has been mistranslated but admitted his comments were ill thought out and issued an apology to Hamilton.
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Former Formula One three-time world champion Nelson Piquet has been condemned for using racially abusive language towards Lewis Hamilton, with the majority of the current grid speaking out in his defence.
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Nelson Piquet comments: Lewis Hamilton, F1 & Mercedes release statements
Formula 1 has condemned former world champion Nelson Piquet for using racially abusive language about Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton says 'time has come for action' over racist Nelson Piquet comment
Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation.
Lewis Hamilton calls for action amid storm over racist comment from Nelson Piquet
SAO PAULO: Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation.
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The 69-year-old Brazilian used a racially offensive term to refer to Hamilton in a podcast which has sparked outrage in the F1 community and beyond. Mr Hamilton said: "It's more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I've been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action." Mr Piquet has a history of making unsavoury and unpleasant statements. During his driving career, he publicly questioned Ayrton Senna's sexuality and called his rival "the Sao Paulo taxi driver" as well as making offensive comments about Nigel Mansell and the Briton's wife when they were team-mates at Williams.