Lewis Hamilton queries role of ‘older voices’ in F1 after Nelson Piquet comment
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton queries role of ‘older voices’ in F1 after Nelson Piquet comment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lewis Hamilton has questioned “why we are giving the older voices a platform” following former Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet’s alleged racist slur against the British driver. Hamilton, speaking ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, said: “I don’t know why we are giving the older voices a platform. “If we are looking to grow our audiences and give the younger people a platform that are more representative of today’s times… it is not just about one individual or the use of that term but the bigger picture.” Hamilton continued:: “I am incredibly grateful to all of those who have been supportive within the sport, particularly the drivers.

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