LONDON, June 2 — World champion Lewis Hamilton drew a rapid positive response from many of his rivals after accusing the “biggest of stars” in “white-dominated” Formula One of failing to speak out against racism. The Mercedes driver warned: “I know who you are and I see you” as he...
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The Mercedes driver warned: “I know who you are and I see you” as he accused his fellow drivers of “staying silent” following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during his arrest in Minneapolis. “I would have thought by now you would see why this happens and say something about it but you can’t stand alongside us. Just know I know who you are and I see you.”“We stand with you Lewis,” Mercedes posted on Instagram. “Tolerance is an elementary principle of our team.”“To be completely honest, I felt out of place and uncomfortable sharing my thoughts on social media,” tweeted Charles Leclerc, a 22-year old Monegasque who drives for Ferrari. “And I was completely wrong.
Nicholas Latifi, a 24-year-old Canadian of Iranian origin who drives for Williams, posted “This has to stop” with a link to a petition and JusticeforGeorge and BlackLivesMatter hashtags.
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