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Lewis Hamilton is critical of social media.
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He misses sympathy for George Floyd’s death in his industry.
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The Briton is outraged.
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The corona virus suddenly moves into the background.
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Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc has also spoken.
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The protests against the brutal police violence in the USA spill over to sport in Europe. In the German Bundesliga, Dortmund star Jadon Sancho and Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram dedicate their cheering to George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis.
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And from Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton reports on social media. But the Briton attacks his colleagues from F1 racing on his Insta story! He wants other Formula One drivers and team members to take a stand against structural racism in society as well.
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The six-time world champion writes: «I see those who are silent. Some of you are the biggest stars, but you remain calm despite this injustice. No sign of anyone in my industry, which is of course a white dominated sport. I’m one of the few black people in the paddock and I’m alone. »
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The driver colleagues suddenly react
Hamilton fought his way to the top as a black man in motorsport, but got to know subliminal and open racism firsthand on his way. Now the Mercedes top driver wants more support from the F1: “I would have thought that they would now understand why all this is happening and that they would say something about it.”
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Did some driver colleagues feel addressed after Hamilton’s outraged attack? In any case, statements on the incidents in the USA are now online on social media with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Daniel Ricciardo (Renault), Lando Norris (McLaren) and Sergio Perez (Racing Point). Chance or not. All posted after Hamilton’s attack. By the way, Sebastian Vettel is not active on Instagram and Co.
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Hamilton also demands reactions outside the paddock. Politics in particular. Among other things, the Briton continues: «I am not on the side of those who burn down buildings. But I support those who protest peacefully. There will be no peace if the so-called leaders do not change anything. It is not just the United States. It’s also about the UK, Spain, Italy and everywhere else. How minorities are dealt with has to change! »
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