The English pilot Lewis Hamilton has been the victim of strong racist attacks during the last hours, after the collision he had against the Dutch Max Verstappen in the Grand Prix of Great Britain disputed this Sunday.
Through social networks fans have posted offensive messages against the seven-time world champion in Formula 1 , and is accused of having done it on purpose.
Opinion and rivalry are central to our sport . But there is absolutely no place for racism or discriminatory abuse
We will work to hold anyone promoting such views to account. We urge people to show respect and basic humanity; and to report any examples below those standards https://t.co/8DJVC1hOco
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 19, 2021
Faced with the accusations and the accusations, Formula 1 and the International Automobile Federation have repudiated the Actions that threaten the morale of the rider.
“Opinion and rivalry are fundamental to our sport. But there is absolutely no place for racism or discriminatory abuse. We will work to hold anyone who promotes such views to account. We urge people to show respect and basic humanity, “said F1 in a tweet.
– Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) July , 2021
Meanwhile, the Mercedes team also spoke about it and condemned the action of the fans as unsportsmanlike.
“These people have no place in our sport and we urge that perpetrators be held accountable for their actions. Formula 1, the FIA, the drivers and the teams are working to build a more diverse and inclusive sport , and these unacceptable online abuse behaviors must be highlighted and eliminated ”, he stated Mercedes.
Verstappen and Hamilton collide!
The title rivals come together at Copse, pitching Verstappen into a high-speed crash.
The Dutchman was able to walk away but he has been taken to hospital for precautionary checks # BritishGP 🇬🇧 # F1 pic.twitter.com/ol1s9dRJoa
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 10, 2021
Hamilton and Verstappen collided in one of the strongest corners of the circuit , the Englishman wanted to storm the first place of the race, while the Dutchman defended it.
Both turned their car to the limit. However Hamiltón got to Verstappen and made him go off the track.
In the incident Verstappen’s car it was a mess, and the pilot had to be transferred to a hospital for a general check-up.
Glad I’m ok. Very disappointed with being taken out like this. The penalty given does not help us and doesn’t do justice to the dangerous move Lewis made on track. Watching the celebrations while still in hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behavior but we move on pic.twitter.com/iCrgyYWYkm
– Max Verstappen (@Max 33 Verstappen) July 19, 2021
For the event, Hamiltón was penalized with a sanction of 10 seconds , which did not do much damage, as he ended up winning the race.
Faced with this situation the Dutch pilot regretted what happened and criticized that the British did not receive a fairer penalty for the incident.
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