Bubba Wallace has shared his support for Lewis Hamilton's recent powerful statement.
23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace has responded to seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's recent powerful statement against his critics.Sharing the announcement, Wallace responded with a succinct mic drop emoji.
Hamilton decided to leave Mercedes after twelve years to join Ferrari for the 2025 season.In responding to critics of his move, including former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan, Hamilton commented to Time Magazine:'Don't ever compare me to anybody else. I'm the first and only Black driver that's ever been in this sport. I'm built different. I've been through a lot. I've had my own journey. You can't compare me to another 40-year-old, past or present, Formula One driver in history. Because they are nothing like me. I'm hungry, driven, don't have a wife and kids. I'm focused on one thing, and that's winning. That's my No. 1 priority.'He added:'I've always welcomed the negativity. I never, ever reply to any of the older, ultimately, white men who have commented on my career and what they think I should be doing. How you show up, how you present yourself, how you perform slowly dispels that.'The British driver's move to Ferrari marks the end of an era at Mercedes, where he captured six of his seven world titles.More News: Racing Legend Mario Andretti Backs F1 Move For IndyCar DriverThese comments from Hamilton came after Eddie Jordan claimed that the move from Ferrari to sign him was 'suicidal.' He claimed:'We're on the same page here, because my FFS is, I say to John Elkann, who's the chairman of that group, what the f**k was he thinking about in getting rid of Carlos, when he had a very happy, friendly, structured team that knew how to work together. The drivers got on well together.'Fred Vasseur had a real opportunity to bring this team great, great success. Now he has to start thinking about gelling and mending away, that he can get a new member of the team, egos, everything involved.'Lewis is a particularly nice person. I'm not sure there's many nicer people on the grid than Lewis Hamilton, so I don't think he'll have a problem there.'However, my FFS goes to John Elkann of Ferrari for even authorising, signing off on that deal. It was absolutely suicidal to get rid of Carlos.'Wallace, who drives for 23XI Racing, became the first Black driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race in more than half a century. He has also been an outspoken advocate for racial equality, similar to Hamilton's efforts in Formula 1.For the latest NASCAR news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
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