Lewis Hamilton wants F1 to match unified gestures adopted by other sports
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Seven drivers chose not to take a knee before British Grand Prix
Jean Todt says it would be ‘inappropriate’ to make drivers kneel
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One drivers should take their cue from other sports in uniting to take a knee before races. Before the British Grand Prix, which Hamilton won on Sunday, F1 held an anti-racism presentation on the grid but as at previous meetings some drivers opted not to kneel. The president of the FIA, Jean Todt, has said it would be inappropriate to push drivers into doing anything to which they do not accede.
Hamilton won at Silverstone after a dramatic finale when his tyre gave out on the last lap. He now leads his Mercedes teammate, Valtteri Bottas, by 30 points in the world championship standings. He is F1’s only black driver and staunchly committed to promoting the anti-racism and diversity cause within the sport but disappointed at the lack of leadership F1 has previously shown and a lack of unity from the drivers. Continue reading...
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