Hamilton hits out at Ferrari over racial politics
Jul.13 - Toto Wolff insists "everyone's perspective" must be respected amid a spate of racial politics in Formula 1.
As he pushes the Black Lives Matter agenda, Mercedes' six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on Sunday scolded Ferrari for staying silent.
"You look at Ferrari, who have thousands of people working for them, and I've not heard a word from them saying they hold themselves accountable," he said.
For the second consecutive Sunday, some F1 drivers chose to join Hamilton in kneeling on the grid, whilst others remained standing.
But Sunday's showing was particularly shambolic, with Kevin Magnussen not even there at all and others counting up to four missing drivers in photographs.
Alfa Romeo even felt moved to issue a statement to explain why neither Antonio Giovinazzi or Kimi Raikkonen joined Hamilton in kneeling.
"Kimi and Antonio ... will be free to further express their support of this cause in whatever way they feel comfortable, according to their culture and beliefs," the team said.
Hamilton revealed that some drivers had even asked in the drivers' briefing in Austria if the kneeling needed to continue at all.
"Some people were asking 'How long do we have to continue to do this?'" he said.
"A lot of work needs to go on with Formula 1, the FIA need to be a part of it and I think the drivers need to be a part of it also as we have great voices and platforms," added Hamilton.
Hamilton's team boss Toto Wolff said: "I think we must not judge anyone in this situation.
"None of the drivers are racist - not even those who choose to stand. We need to respect everyone's perspective."
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Ferrari accountable? For what? Lewis, you are the one accepting $50M/year from a team that used Jewish slaves just 70 years ago to build their cars and legacy. No comment on that? That is truly hypocritocal.
I think that the 2 Mercedes Benz stadiums in rhe US shoukd be renamed. The taxpayers in Atlanta and New Orleans should not allow MB to have their name on tbese stadiums, built with taxpayer money. And Mr. Lewis should respect Jews worldwide by reesigning from Mercedes Benz. That would truly be honorable.
Spot on, Swede. There is some sort of racism EVERYWHERE throughout history and we can all find our bias spot. Now, a prayer, can we PLEASE just go racing.
I knew hamilton is crazy, but this is step to another level
I dont like the way Lewis is demanding things and his black power salute at the end of his race win was bad. he is a great driver but he is now taking things to far.
Sick of Lewis banging on about black lives matter. All lives matter but not all are getting £50million a year and a soap box to stand on to look down on drivers who don't follow his opinions.
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