Lewis Hamilton thanks fans for their support in Nelson Piquet controversy
Sir Lewis Hamilton has thanked his fans for their support in the wake of the racial abuse incidents that have rocked Formula 1 this past week.
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Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen and more F1 drivers rally to support Lewis Hamilton amid racial abuse
Multiple Formula 1 drivers have shared their support of Sir Lewis Hamilton and called for serious change following the racial abuse incidents that have rocked the sport.
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.
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.
Nelson Piquet Suspended As Member Of British Racing Drivers' Club
Nelson Piquet was on Thursday suspended as an honorary member of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) for his use of racist language towards Lewis Hamilton in a Brazilian podcast last year. The BRDC, a non-profit organisation, which owns the Silverstone circuit that hosts this weekend's British Grand Prix, said in a statement that Piquet's language was inappropriate and unacceptable.
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Lewis Hamilton on Thursday asked why 'older voices' in Formula One are still given a platform for offensive and outdated views.
Lewis Hamilton demands action not ‘empty words’ to promote F1 diversity
Lewis Hamilton has demanded that F1 and its teams take genuine action against racism and to promote diversity, saying that older voices are holding the sport back.