The legend of “Formula 1” insulted a black racer on the grounds of racism

MOSCOW, Jun 28 Formula 1 Championship and Team Guide » Mercedes» criticized the racist insult of the three-time world champion Nelson Piquet against British pilot Lewis Hamilton. Piquet made a racist insult in an interview with the Brazilian edition of Motorsport Talk last November when analyzing Hamilton's collision with the Red Bull pilot Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix to the Mercedes driver. In one corner, the seven-time world champion «carried» the Dutchman off the track and won at home. «Discriminatory or racist speech is not acceptable in any form and should not be seen in society. Lewis is a true representative of our sport and deserves respect. His tireless efforts to expand Diversity and inclusiveness in sport is a lesson for many and something we are also committed to in Formula 1,” Motorsport quoted Formula 1 management in a statement. “We condemn any use of racist or discriminatory language. Lewis leads the fight against racism in our sport, he is a true champion in the fight for equality both on and off the track,» Mercedes said in a statement posted on Twitter. Hamilton, after nine rounds of the 2022 season, is sixth place in the drivers standings, the championship leader is Verstappen.