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Fernando Alonso denounced Nelson Piquet’s use of a racial slur in reference to Lewis Hamilton, saying it has no place in Formula 1.

The matter proved to be a major talking point as drivers met with the media ahead of the British Grand Prix, following the emergence of an interview which Piquet did late in 2021 where he used a racially offensive term in reference to Hamilton while speaking in Portuguese, one which Piquet says was not spoken in a racist context.

The FIA and Formula 1 though moved to condemn Piquet, who has been indefinitely banned from the Formula 1 paddock according to various reports, while the British Racing Drivers’ Club, owner of the Silverstone circuit, has suspended Piquet’s status as an honorary member.

Hamilton’s fellow drivers have widely spoken out in support of the seven-time World Champion, including his former team-mate Alonso, who spoke of how Piquet’s comments are “damaging” for Formula 1 and go against the beliefs of the sport.

“It is damaging and there is no place in the sport for those comments,” he said in response to a question from CNN Sport.

“The sport should be an example for our society and this week has been very sad for our sport and let’s see what the actions will be after those comments.

“I think we will agree with whatever the FIA or FOM