Hamilton's attack on 'white-dominated' F1 draws support from rivals
4 years, 9 months ago

Hamilton's attack on 'white-dominated' F1 draws support from rivals

The Hindu  

World champion Lewis Hamilton drew a rapid positive response from many of his rivals after accusing the “biggest of stars” in “white-dominated” Formula One of failing to speak out against racism. The Mercedes driver warned: “I know who you are and I see you” as he accused his fellow drivers of “staying silent” following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during his arrest in Minneapolis. “To be completely honest, I felt out of place and uncomfortable sharing my thoughts on social media,” tweeted Charles Leclerc, a 22-year old Monegasque who drives for Ferrari. “What happened to George Floyd and what continues to happen in today's society is a disgrace,” said the Red Bull driver.

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Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’
3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’

Hindustan Times  

Lewis Hamilton and every F1 team signed a diversity and inclusion charter in November last year. But it now has been threatened by US President Donald Trump, who recently signed a series of executive orders to cut back on ‘Diversity, Equality and Inclusion’ in business. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s team manager at his new team Ferrari, also spoke on the recent developments, …

F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults
4 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults

The Telegraph  

Formula One’s drivers have launched a scathing attack on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and demanded to be treated like adults after a host of recent disputes. The former rally driver has been told in an open letter to consider his own “language” after he had said the grid’s stars should stop swearing on the radio and acting like “rappers”. …

Hamilton says ‘racial element’ to FIA president’s comments on drivers swearing during F1 races
6 months ago

Hamilton says ‘racial element’ to FIA president’s comments on drivers swearing during F1 races

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday there was a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races. In an interview with motorsport.com, Ben Sulayem said “we have to differentiate between our sport — motorsport — and rap music” when referring to drivers having a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio. …

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 'racial element' to his slur against drivers who swear excessively over team radios
6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 'racial element' to his slur against drivers who swear excessively over team radios

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has accused F1 ruler Mohammed Ben Sulayem of introducing a ‘racist element’ after he told drivers not to behave like rappers. ‘It’s the wrong choice of words, and there is a racial element there.’ Lewis Hamilton accused FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem of a introducing a 'racial element' in clampdown on swearing over team radios Ben Sulayem said …

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied

India TV News  

In heartbreaking revelations, Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton said that he went through racial abuse and bullying at school when he was just six years of age. I think at the time, that particular school, I was probably one of three kids of colour and just bigger, stronger, bullying kids were throwing me around a lot of the time.” Born …

Hamilton says he was affected by booing crowd at Mexican GP
2 years, 4 months ago

Hamilton says he was affected by booing crowd at Mexican GP

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton admitted he had been affected by being booed by sections of the crowd after he finished second behind Max Verstappen in Sunday’s Mexico Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion saluted the big sellout crowd, which created a carnival atmosphere at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodrigues, before revealing how “awkward” he had been made to feel. Boos all day, but …

Lewis Hamilton insists he ‘can’t do it alone’ in F1’s fight against discrimination
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton insists he ‘can’t do it alone’ in F1’s fight against discrimination

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton: Nelson Piquet condemned for racist slur about Mercedes F1 driver
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: Nelson Piquet condemned for racist slur about Mercedes F1 driver

The Independent  

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F1: Red Bull's criticism of Hamilton below the belt, says Wolff
3 years, 7 months ago

F1: Red Bull's criticism of Hamilton below the belt, says Wolff

The Hindu  

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said Red Bull's criticism of seven-times champion Lewis Hamilton in the aftermath of his collision with Formula One title rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix was below the belt and had crossed a line. Mercedes responded with a punchy statement, saying they hoped it would end Red Bull's attempt to "tarnish the good …

Lewis Hamilton reveals racist abuse during F1 star's racing childhood
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton reveals racist abuse during F1 star's racing childhood

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has detailed the sickening racist abuse he received during his childhood as he strived to reach Formula One stardom. Hamilton made F1 history on Sunday when he equalled the legendary Michael Schumacher's record with a seventh world-title win. Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the racist abuse he suffered during his childhood racing The 35-year-old has said he …

Lewis Hamilton: ‘I have walked this sport alone,’ says F1 champion after record-equaling title win
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: ‘I have walked this sport alone,’ says F1 champion after record-equaling title win

CNN  

CNN — Lewis Hamilton may be Formula One’s most successful driver but after securing a record-equaling seventh world title on Sunday the Briton said he still had plenty left to achieve – namely making his sport and the world “more diverse and inclusive.” A brilliant drive during a rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix ensured Hamilton not only won the race – …

Charles Leclerc rages at critics who have labelled F1 driver ‘racist’ for not taking a knee before races
4 years, 7 months ago

Charles Leclerc rages at critics who have labelled F1 driver ‘racist’ for not taking a knee before races

The Independent  

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Formula 1: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says criticism unfair after social media charges of racism
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says criticism unfair after social media charges of racism

Firstpost  

Leclerc is one of six drivers who chose to stand and not take a knee during all four pre-race anti-racism demonstrations this season. Silverstone: Formule One star Charles Leclerc on Thursday complained that his words have been “manipulated” on social media to suggest he is racist because he has not joined drivers taking a knee before races. The Monegasque Ferrari …

Lewis Hamilton: Uncomfortable questions will not go away for F1 until it gets its anti-racism message in order
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: Uncomfortable questions will not go away for F1 until it gets its anti-racism message in order

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton wants more support from F1 and drivers against racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton wants more support from F1 and drivers against racism

India TV News  

Lewis Hamilton wants more support from F1 and drivers against racism Hamilton and others, such as his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, took a knee while others appeared to be hurriedly arriving late and not even in position Lewis Hamilton demanded more support from Formula One's governing body and urged other drivers to make more of an …

Hamilton wants more support from F1 & drivers against racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton wants more support from F1 & drivers against racism

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Lewis Hamilton demanded more support from Formula One’s governing body and urged other drivers to make more of an effort in the fight against racism, after some drivers took a knee and others again did not in disorganized scenes before Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton and others, such as his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari’s Sebastian …

Hamilton wants Ferrari to do more in fight against racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton wants Ferrari to do more in fight against racism

The Hindu  

Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton praised his Mercedes team for taking a stance against racism but said after winning Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix that Ferrari and others should do more. “We've seen Red Bull's mechanics take a knee, which I think is great, but as businesses and as teams.if you look at Ferrari who have thousands of …

Lewis Hamilton says he was 'silenced' in the past over plans to support Colin Kaepernick
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton says he was 'silenced' in the past over plans to support Colin Kaepernick

Firstpost  

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, however, didn’t reveal who stopped him from showing support to Colin Kaepernick Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he was “silenced” earlier in his Formula One career over his plans to protest racism by taking a knee. Afterwards Hamilton spoke of a discussion he had years ago with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, …

Formula 1: Drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian Grand Prix in individual gestures
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula 1: Drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian Grand Prix in individual gestures

Firstpost  

Hamilton praised some drivers for speaking out against racism, but he still feels others need to do more and he raised that in their briefing. All 20 Formula One drivers are going to show their support for the fight against racism before Sunday’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, although they will do so individually on the grid rather than with a …

F1 drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian GP
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 drivers to support fight against racism at Austrian GP

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — All 20 Formula One drivers are going to show their support for the fight against racism before Sunday’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, although they will do so individually on the grid rather than with a collective gesture. “All 20 drivers stand united with their teams against racism and prejudice, at the same time embracing the principles of …

Hamilton calls out rival teams for being silent on racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton calls out rival teams for being silent on racism

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called out rival teams on Thursday for not doing enough to combat racism, and said the sport still needs to push for more diversity. Seeing one person of color added to the paddock is not diversity, so we’ve really got to dig deep.” Hamilton attended a Black Lives Matter march in London …

Hamilton feels responsibility to push for more F1 diversity
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton feels responsibility to push for more F1 diversity

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton feels it’s his responsibility as a global star to keep pushing for more diversity in his profession and beyond. "I’ve got a platform and I think it would be irresponsible of me not to utilize that to help educate people, to help educate myself and really push for accountability,” Hamilton said on Thursday in a …

Hamilton says 'silence' criticism was not aimed at F1 rivals
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton says 'silence' criticism was not aimed at F1 rivals

The Hindu  

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton says he was not targeting Formula One rivals when he condemned the sport's silence on racial injustice and the lack of diversity. Hamilton, who starts his bid for a record equalling seventh title in the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, has been vocal in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and racial …

Hamilton saddened and hurt by Ecclestone’s racism comments
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton saddened and hurt by Ecclestone’s racism comments

Associated Press  

PARIS — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticized “ignorant and uneducated” comments by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Hamilton, a six-time world champion and the only Black driver in F1, was shocked by Ecclestone’s claim during an interview with broadcaster CNN on Friday that “in lots of cases, Black people are more racist” than white people. Because I think …

Lewis Hamilton condemns 'ignorant' Ecclestone's racism comments
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton condemns 'ignorant' Ecclestone's racism comments

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton condemned Bernie Ecclestone for “ignorant” comments about racism after the sport had distanced itself from the 89-year-old former supremo. Ecclestone had earlier told CNN in an interview that “in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than what white people are.” Formula One, whose chairman Chase Carey announced on Thursday a personal donation of …

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality

The Hindu  

Formula One announced an initiative on Monday aimed at tackling racism and encouraging more diversity within the series. F1 said in a statement that “We Race As One” will also address issues surrounding inequality, sustainability and the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to four F1 races being canceled and delayed the season’s start from mid-March to July. F1 intends to …

F1 star Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 star Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity

Associated Press  

LONDON — Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is to set up a commission to increase diversity in motorsport. The Mercedes driver said the aim of the Hamilton Commission would be to make the sport “become as diverse as the complex and multicultural world we live in.” Writing in British newspaper The Sunday Times, Hamilton said it would be …

Hamilton right to speak out on racial injustice, says Ecclestone
4 years, 9 months ago

Hamilton right to speak out on racial injustice, says Ecclestone

The Hindu  

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has backed Lewis Hamilton after the six-time world champion spoke about his “rage” over racial injustice following the death of George Floyd. Ecclestone said he had taken a stand against racism when he removed the South African Grand Prix from the calendar in 1986 due to the apartheid regime then in place. “I pulled the …

Silence is betrayal: Athletes protest against racism
4 years, 9 months ago

Silence is betrayal: Athletes protest against racism

Hindustan Times  

FIFA has called on leagues to use “common sense” when deciding whether to discipline footballers for displaying political messages after several players in the German Bundesliga called for justice for George Floyd during matches. “FIFA fully understands the depth of sentiment and concerns expressed by many footballers in light of the tragic circumstances of the George Floyd case,” world football’s …

How the sporting world stood against racism after the death of George Floyd
4 years, 9 months ago

How the sporting world stood against racism after the death of George Floyd

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's players, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Lewis Hamilton joined the sporting world's stand against racism by producing powerful displays of solidarity following the tragic death of George Floyd. The Liverpool squad stopped training to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement The first-team squad took a knee midway through their first training session back at Anfield Derek Chauvin …

F1 drivers speak up after Lewis Hamilton takes to social media over George Floyd's death
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 drivers speak up after Lewis Hamilton takes to social media over George Floyd's death

India TV News  

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton slammed silence of fellow racers on the death of Floyd George, which has caused massive outrage across the United States. Floyd, aged 46, died last week shortly after Derek Chauvin, a police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, "I can't breathe," and "please, I can't breathe". Following …

Lewis Hamilton hits out at Formula One for remaining silent on George Floyd's death
4 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hits out at Formula One for remaining silent on George Floyd's death

Firstpost  

Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticised his sport for its silence on the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a white US police officer knelt on his neck. London: Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticised his sport for its silence on the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who …

Lewis Hamilton blasts F1's silence over Floyd
4 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton blasts F1's silence over Floyd

The Hindu  

World champion and Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton called out the "white-dominated" Formula One over its silence amid "injustice" following the death of George Floyd. Hamilton, who has claimed six world titles, continued: "I do not stand with those looting and burning buildings but those who are protesting peacefully. Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo expressed his anger over "toxic" and disgraceful racism. …

Lewis Hamilton: ‘I see those of you who are staying silent’
4 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: ‘I see those of you who are staying silent’

CNN  

CNN — Not for the first time in recent days, members of the sports world – notably NBA great Michael Jordan and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton – are paying respects to George Floyd’s memory. Pool/Getty Images Europe/Martin Meisner/Pool via Getty Im READ: Jadon Sancho joins ‘Justice for George Floyd’ protest ‘You stay silent in the midst of injustice’ Meanwhile …

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for 'staying silent' in George Floyd racism row
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for 'staying silent' in George Floyd racism row

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the Formula One community over a lack of racial diversity amid the George Floyd protests this weekend. Hamilton, 35, who has been the subject of racist abuse during his F1 career, says he feels isolated in trying to combat racial discrimination in a sporting discipline he described as 'white dominated'. Lewis Hamilton has hit …

Lewis Hamilton calls for tougher stance against racism
5 years, 11 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls for tougher stance against racism

Daily Mail  

He immediately denounced the chanting as 'despicable and unacceptable' Lewis Hamilton believes racism is still prevalent in society and will not be wiped out for years. The five-time world champion, who in 2007 became Formula One's first black driver, was responding to the racist abuse suffered by England's footballers in Montenegro on Monday night. Lewis Hamilton believes racism is still …

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