Lewis Hamilton and other F1 drivers are set to continue taking the knee during 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton and other F1 drivers are set to continue taking the knee during 2021

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton and his fellow drivers look set to be allowed to take the knee again this season after Formula One revealed it will continue to include a moment of reflection ahead of races. Seven-time world champion Hamilton and the majority of the grid knelt in a staged message highlighting the fight against racism before all of last year's grands prix. Lewis Hamilton promoted the Black Lives Matter movement throughout the 2020 campaign Although some drivers elected not to take the knee, all of them wore anti-racism t-shirts The subject is set to be discussed in the coming weeks ahead of the opening round in Bahrain on March 28. Formula One have revamped their We Race As One initiative ahead of the new season 'We plan to include a moment before the start of each race this season to show our united support for important issues and will be discussing this with the drivers and the teams ahead of the start of the season.'

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Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’
2 weeks, 6 days 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, …

Lewis Hamilton's legendary farewell: 12 seasons of F1 dominance with Mercedes
3 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton's legendary farewell: 12 seasons of F1 dominance with Mercedes

Live Mint  

The most feared message over the radio during a Formula 1 race for a decade, those words rang out one last time on 8 December 2024. After 246 Grand Prix races spread across 12 seasons, notching up a record 84 victories and a record six Driver’s Championships, the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP marked the end of the most iconic partnership …

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 …

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers
6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars warned time and place for free speech
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars warned time and place for free speech

Firstpost  

The FIA said drivers will be able to “express their opinions on any political, religious or personal question” in “their own space and outside the framework of competition” Lewis Hamilton and his fellow F1 drivers were told on Friday they can still speak out on controversial issues — as long as they choose the right time and place. Ruling body, …

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 …

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races
2 years, 2 months ago

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races

The Hindu  

Mohammed ben Sulayem, the president of FIA, has urged Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protesting a new rule change. Sulayem warned that the drivers will “divert from the sport” if they use weekend races to propagate their personal agendas. Hamilton has been repeatedly drawing the wrath of the FIA president for his campaigns on the weekends, pushing …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?

The Hindu  

England’s players have taken the knee before all their matches in the group stage of the FIFA Qatar World Cup. SPREAD OF MOVEMENT The Black Lives Matter cause was taken up by Premier League clubs in 2020 after the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. England’s top-flight clubs wore the Black Lives …

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 condemns racism after Piquet's reported slur at Hamilton
2 years, 8 months ago

F1 condemns racism after Piquet's reported slur at Hamilton

The Hindu  

Formula One condemned racist language after a slur reportedly directed at Lewis Hamilton by retired champion Nelson Piquet. “His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are a lesson to many and something we are committed to at F1.” Hamilton is the only Black driver in F1. “We express our solidarity with @LewisHamilton and fully support his commitment to equality, …

Lewis Hamilton hits back at Nelson Piquet after racial slur
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hits back at Nelson Piquet after racial slur

Al Jazeera  

Three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet had used a racist remark about Hamilton when describing events of last year’s British GP. Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has called for “archaic mindsets to change” after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged, triggering widespread condemnation. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place …

Formula One bosses scrap knee-taking ritual before races
3 years, 1 month ago

Formula One bosses scrap knee-taking ritual before races

Firstpost  

Britain’s Lewis Hamilton and other drivers have knelt ahead of every race for the past two seasons in a show of solidarity against racism. Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali says drivers will no longer be given the formal opportunity to take a knee before races, stressing that it is now time for “action” to increase diversity in motorsport. “We needed …

Lewis Hamilton's F1 career STILL hangs in the balance after meeting of FIA and F1 chiefs
3 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton's F1 career STILL hangs in the balance after meeting of FIA and F1 chiefs

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton’s future was unresolved on Tuesday night as conflicting views continue to swirl over the fate of race director Michael Masi, the Australian who oversaw the controversial last lap of the 2021 decider. The dramatic Abu Dhabi race - and undoubtedly Masi's survival - was discussed in a one-hour meeting on Tuesday between Muhammed Ben Sulayem, the new president …

Shirtless Lewis Hamilton reclines in the sunshine alongside his beloved bulldog Roscoe
3 years, 8 months ago

Shirtless Lewis Hamilton reclines in the sunshine alongside his beloved bulldog Roscoe

Daily Mail  

Shirtless Lewis Hamilton posed up a storm with his beloved British bulldog, Roscoe, in his latest Instagram snap posted on Sunday. Summer sun: Shirtless Lewis Hamilton posed up a storm with his beloved British bulldog, Roscoe, in his latest Instagram snap posted on Sunday Good vibes: The race car driver was sunbathing topless with his adorable pup as he wished …

Hamilton continues to take a knee before F1 opener
3 years, 11 months ago

Hamilton continues to take a knee before F1 opener

The Hindu  

Mercedes' seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took a knee on the starting grid before Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix while wearing a black T-shirt declaring "Actions speak louder than words". The sport's only Black driver, and an outspoken campaigner for racial equality, regularly made the gesture last season as Formula One drivers gathered together in a campaign against …

Sir Lewis Hamilton says ‘change is still needed’ within F1 as he reaffirms intent to fight for equality
4 years ago

Sir Lewis Hamilton says ‘change is still needed’ within F1 as he reaffirms intent to fight for equality

The Independent  

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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 – …

Hamilton expects FIA response to shirt protest
4 years, 5 months ago

Hamilton expects FIA response to shirt protest

The Hindu  

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton expects the governing FIA to set out new rules on protest gestures after he wore a T-shirt declaring “Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor”. It's just trying to find common ground of how we can do it together.” The FIA said after Mugello there would be no investigation into Hamilton's actions but …

Hamilton says he will not let up on campaigning for justice - Sportstar - Sports news
4 years, 6 months ago

Hamilton says he will not let up on campaigning for justice - Sportstar - Sports news

The Hindu  

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he would not let up on using his platform to campaign for racial justice as the sport's governing body confirmed there would be no investigation into his actions at the Tuscan Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver wore a black T-shirt on Sunday declaring “Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” on the …

Lewis Hamilton WILL NOT be investigated by FIA
4 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton WILL NOT be investigated by FIA

Daily Mail  

He wore a t-shirt in honour of Breonna Taylor at Tuscan Grand Prix last weekend Lewis Hamilton has escaped punishment for wearing a controversial T-shirt after the Tuscan Grand Prix on Sunday. The six-time world champion took to the podium carrying the slogan: 'Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor,' in reference to the black woman who was killed by …

Formula One governing body rules out investigation into Lewis Hamilton’s Breonna Taylor T-shirt
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula One governing body rules out investigation into Lewis Hamilton’s Breonna Taylor T-shirt

The Independent  

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FIA looking into Hamilton anti-racism shirt gesture - Sports news
4 years, 6 months ago

FIA looking into Hamilton anti-racism shirt gesture - Sports news

The Hindu  

Formula One's governing body is considering whether Lewis Hamilton broke any rules in wearing a T-shirt with “Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” on it before and after Sunday's Tuscan Grand Prix. Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka recently wore a face mask with Taylor's name at the U.S. Open. The FIA, which maintains a non-political stance, is working with …

Lewis Hamilton ‘won’t stop’ his fight against racism as FIA rules out investigation into Breonna Taylor T-shirt
4 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton ‘won’t stop’ his fight against racism as FIA rules out investigation into Breonna Taylor T-shirt

CNN  

CNN — Lewis Hamilton says he remains undeterred in his fight against racial injustice. His comments came as the FIA, motorsport’s global governing body, announced it will not investigate the Formula One champion for wearing a T-shirt honoring Breonna Taylor at the Tuscan Grand Prix. Hamilton, a six-time world champion who claimed the 90th race win of his career on …

Lewis Hamilton MISSES line-up of Formula One drivers taking the knee
4 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton MISSES line-up of Formula One drivers taking the knee

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton was mysteriously missing from the line-up of Formula One drivers taking the knee before the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. Lewis Hamilton was mysteriously missing from the line-up of F1 drivers taking the knee The TV footage showed a gaping hole at the front of the line-up, usually occupied by Hamilton Hamilton was caught running late but did …

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's battle against racism motivating him on the track, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's battle against racism motivating him on the track, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff

Firstpost  

Wolff also saw in Hamilton, who leads this year’s title race by 37 points after winning four of this year’s six races, a racer motivated by history as he aims to draw level with Schumacher on seven championships. Lewis Hamilton’s crusade for racial equality has helped him reach a new level as racing driver, sportsman and inspiration, according to his …

Lewis Hamilton would give up equaling Michael Schumacher's record for more F1 diversity
4 years, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton would give up equaling Michael Schumacher's record for more F1 diversity

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he would sacrifice equalling the all-time record for most world championship titles in exchange for improving diversity in motorsport. Lewis Hamilton would swap a record-equalling seven F1 titles in exchange for more diversity Hamilton is one world championship crown away from Michael Schumacher's tally of seven Hamilton has stepped to the fore since the F1 campaign …

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 …

F1 schedules time for drivers’ anti-racism gesture
4 years, 7 months ago

F1 schedules time for drivers’ anti-racism gesture

The Hindu  

Formula One has made sure drivers can show support for an ‘End Racism’ campaign without being rushed before the start of Sunday’s British Grand Prix. The sport was criticised by Mercedes’ six times world champion Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver, for failing to schedule time for a united protest at the previous race in Hungary. All the drivers made …

F1’s pandemic pause spurs Hamilton to race on for 2-3 years
4 years, 7 months ago

F1’s pandemic pause spurs Hamilton to race on for 2-3 years

Hindustan Times  

The pandemic-enforced break from Formula One could prolong Lewis Hamilton’s career. “The COVID-19 lockdown, whilst it was a negative, in some ways it gave a lot of life, a lot of energy to focus on some other things,” Hamilton said Thursday, “and that time off was a bit of breathing space, and provided a bit of energy to perhaps go …

Sebastian Vettel joins Lewis Hamilton in calling for F1 to resolve confusing anti-racism message
4 years, 7 months ago

Sebastian Vettel joins Lewis Hamilton in calling for F1 to resolve confusing anti-racism message

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton: Uncomfortable questions will not go away for F1 until it gets its anti-racism message in order
4 years, 7 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 …

Lewis Hamilton calls out F1, Romain Grosjean and FIA president Jean Todt for not caring about anti-racism message
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out F1, Romain Grosjean and FIA president Jean Todt for not caring about anti-racism message

The Independent  

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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 …

Lewis Hamilton hits out at F1 as drivers are rushed through taking the knee before Hungarian GP
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hits out at F1 as drivers are rushed through taking the knee before Hungarian GP

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton hit out at the disorganisation of Formula One chiefs after drivers were only given a small amount of time to 'take the knee' before the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Formula One had further issues with their attempts to show solidarity against racism After being given a short space of time to 'take the knee', some drivers were …

Sir Jackie Stewart denies F1 has a diversity issue
4 years, 8 months ago

Sir Jackie Stewart denies F1 has a diversity issue

Daily Mail  

Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart has denied claims there is a major diversity issue within the sport after reigning world champions Lewis Hamilton hit out at the sport's 'institutional barriers'. The Mercedes driver, and reigning world champion, has been vocal in his demands to encourage more diversity in Formula One, and last month announced the creation of the Hamilton …

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 …

F1 star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist in fight against racism after winning Styrian GP
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist in fight against racism after winning Styrian GP

India TV News  

F1 star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist in fight against racism after winning Styrian GP It's 52 years since American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos introduced that powerfully defiant gesture to a worldwide TV audience when standing on the podium during their medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. It's 52 years since American sprinters Tommie Smith …

Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist on podium in fight against racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton raises right fist on podium in fight against racism

Firstpost  

Hamilton has spoken out against racism since the death in May of George Floyd — a handcuffed and unarmed Black man — after a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes in May. On Sunday Hamilton and the other 19 F1 drivers wore black T-shirts with “End Racism” on them, as they had done at …

Lewis Hamilton takes swipe at rivals Ferrari in the fight against racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton takes swipe at rivals Ferrari in the fight against racism

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton turned his ire on Ferrari on Sunday night for failing to fight racism. The world champion spoke out after another awful day for the Scuderia that saw Charles Leclerc crash into his team-mate Sebastian Vettel a mile into the Styrian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton took a swipe at Ferrari as part of the fight against racism in motorsport …

Lewis Hamilton kneels in support of Black Lives Matter movement alongside 11 other drivers
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton kneels in support of Black Lives Matter movement alongside 11 other drivers

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton urged his fellow drivers to 'continue to push for equality' after 11 drivers joined him in taking a knee ahead of the Styrian Grand Prix in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Lewis Hamilton was joined by 11 of his colleagues to kneel in support of Black Lives Matter before the Styrian Grand Prix Hamilton and his …

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking a knee in the past
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking a knee in the past

The Hindu  

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, whose kneeling protests in 2016 became a symbol of the fight against racial injustice. “I had …

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, …

Nobody should be forced to take the knee, says Lewis Hamilton
4 years, 8 months ago

Nobody should be forced to take the knee, says Lewis Hamilton

India TV News  

Nobody should be forced to take the knee, says Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton said that while he will continue to take the knee, nobody should be forced to do so. Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has said he will be taking the knee again at the next race which is also scheduled to take place at the Red Bull …

F1 Drivers all wear “End Racism” T-shirts, but 6 don’t kneel
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 Drivers all wear “End Racism” T-shirts, but 6 don’t kneel

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — Valtteri Bottas kneeled holding the winners’ trophy at Formula One’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, where the podium trio held up a black T-shirt with “End Racism” written on it. World champion Lewis Hamilton, the only black driver in F1, had Black Lives Matter on the front and End Racism on the back of his. “I …

Austrian GP: Leclerc and five others decline to take a knee
4 years, 8 months ago

Austrian GP: Leclerc and five others decline to take a knee

The Hindu  

Formula One drivers all wore a black T-shirt with End Racism written on it before the start of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, but six of the 20 drivers did not take the knee. World champion Lewis Hamilton, the only black driver in F1, wore a T-shirt with Black Lives Matter on the front and End Racism on …

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 …

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