Lewis Hamilton 'not comfortable' racing in Saudi amidst political unrest and turmoil

• Unrests in Saudi Arabia threatens the running of the 2022 edition of the race in Jeddah.

• Though the race is going ahead, Lewis Hamilton voiced his concerns about the country's troubles.

• Formula One agreed to a 15-year deal to race in Saudi Arabia

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Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his stance that he feels uncomfortable racing in Saudi Arabia. Formula 1 is back in Jeddah this weekend for the second round of the new campaign, following the country's debut appearance in December.

Speaking ahead of last year's race, seven-time world champion Hamilton said: "Do I feel comfortable here? I wouldn't say I do."

On Friday, ahead of today's (27 March) race, the human rights group, Reprieve, said a further 16 people had been killed since the mass execution of 81 men on 12 March. The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights claimed more than half of the 81 were killed for taking part in pro-democracy protests.

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Hamilton said on the recent developments: "My position is still the same as last year. It is obviously mind-blowing to hear the stories. I have heard there is a letter that has been sent to me from a 14-year-old who is on death row here. At 14, you don't know what the hell you are doing in life.

"We don't decide where we go to race in F1, but while it is not necessarily our responsibility, we are duty-bound to try and do what we can. It is important we try to educate ourselves, and with a little bit of difference, we can try to make sure we are doing something.

"But ultimately, it is the responsibility of those who are in power to really make the changes, and we are not really seeing enough. We