Last Updated: 28/06/22 1:35 p.m.
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Relive the huge crash of Lewis Hamilton with title rival Max Verstappen at last year’s British Grand Prix.
Relive the huge crash of Lewis Hamilton with title rival Max Verstappen at last year’s British Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton called for “action” and said that “archaic mentalities must change and have no place in our sport” after former world champion Nelson Pique used racist insults to him.
Pique twice used a racist insult in Portuguese when referring to Hamilton during a Brazilian podcast last November.
The 69-year-old was discussing the clash between Hamilton and Max Ferstappen during the British GP 2021, with comments coming to the surface on social media in view of the first anniversary of the crash.
“THE [racist term] “He put his car there to hit him on purpose,” Pique said.
Later, when asked if he felt Hamilton would not take the corner at Copse, Piquet went on to say: “He? Never!
“She wanted to get him out regardless of the cost [racist term] he left the car there to hit him.
“It’s because you do not know this turn. It is very fast and two cars can not pass. There is no way two cars can go side by side there. It was a dirty trick!
“He’s just lucky that the only other man got into a fight.”
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In response, Hamilton sent a series of tweets. He said: “It’s more than just language. These archaic mentalities need to change and have no place in our sport. I was surrounded by these attitudes and I aimed for my whole life. There was a lot of time to learn. “
He also wrote on Twitter “Vamos focar em mudar a mentalidade”, which in Portuguese means “Let’s focus on changing the mentality”.
Pique’s words were also criticized by Formula 1, Mercedes and the FIA.
Formula 1 said in a statement: “Biased or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no role in society.
“Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and he deserves respect. His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are a lesson for many and something we are committed to in F1.”
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Karun Chandhok was on SkyPad to take a closer look at the clash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen during the first round of the British GP.
Karun Chandhok was on SkyPad to take a closer look at the clash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen during the first round of the British GP.
Hamilton’s Mercedes said: “We strongly condemn any use of racist or discriminatory language of any kind.
“Lewis has led our sport to fight racism and is a true champion of diversity on and off the track. Together, we share a vision for a diverse and inclusive motorsport, and this incident underscores its fundamental importance. to fight for a bright future “.
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The FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, also issued a statement on social media in support of Hamilton, saying: “The FIA strongly condemns any racist or discriminatory language or behavior that has no place in sport or in society at large.
“We express our solidarity with Lewis Hamilton and fully support his commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motorsport.”
Pique is the father of Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Pique.
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When is the British GP in Sky Sports?
Silverstone – the home of British motorsport and the cornerstone of F1 since its debut in 1950 – is hosting the 10th round of an exciting 2022 season and Sky Sports covers you from Thursday to Sunday race.
On a busy weekend and we will also have the return of the live F1 show from Silverstone on Thursday, in which the drivers will be with us for more exclusive interviews. The show will also be live on Sky Sports F1 on YouTube.
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The Formula 1 2022 season is accelerating in Silverstone this weekend for the world-famous British Grand Prix, all live on Sky Sports F1.
The Formula 1 2022 season is accelerating in Silverstone this weekend for the world-famous British Grand Prix, all live on Sky Sports F1.
All the action can also be monitored online and through our digital platforms and streams. In addition, there will also be extensive updates on Sky Sports News.
