Lewis Hamilton reacts to six F1 drivers not taking a knee before race

Mercedes driver was one of 14 drivers to take a knee on the grid in Sunday, and revealed afterwards how he found himself silenced in F1 three years ago when planning to show his support for exiled NFL star Colin Kaepernick

“There has been awareness on the subject over the last few weeks and we don’t need it to die a silent death and see no change,” said Hamilton. “I can be the guinea pig and keep speaking out.

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