Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said it is becoming increasingly difficult for fans to trust Formula One's governing body, the FIA, adding that its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has never had his support.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said it is becoming increasingly difficult for fans to trust Formula One's governing body, the FIA, adding that its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has never had his support.
When Hamilton was asked by reporters during a news conference ahead of this weekend's Australian Grand Prix if Ben Sulayem still had his backing as FIA president, he said:"He never has." "Firstly, I'm incredibly proud of Susie," the Mercedes driver said."I think she is so brave, and she stands for such great values. She's such a leader, and in a world where often people are silenced, for her to be standing up sends such a great message.
"Hopefully this stand that she's taking now will create change, will have a positive impact, and especially for women."Photo by Jared C. Tilton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images "If things are transparent and we see the outcome of these cases, we all have a chance to judge for ourselves with all of the facts and figures in front of us. But when we don't have the facts and figures, and there is no transparency, you always think there's something being hidden.
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