Published 16:38 IST, April 11th 2020

Lewis Hamilton takes to social media, asks China to reclassify dogs as pets

Lewis Hamilton asked his fans in China to vote for reclassifying dogs as ‘pets’ after dogs were recently classified as ‘companions' in China.

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Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is kwn to show his support when it comes to working for environment. Ahead of Australian GP, Lewis Hamilton visited areas affected by bushfires and was also seen feeding baby kangaroos. Mercedes driver has once again come forward and asked his fans in China to stop treating dogs as livestock. 

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Lewis Hamilton Instagram appeal to his fans

According to report in essentiallysports.com Lewis Hamilton Instagram saw Mercedes driver asking his fans in China to vote for reclassifying dogs as ‘pets’ after China recently published guidelines that classified dogs as ‘companions’. While asking for support, Lewis Hamilton Instagram appeal saw him post a picture from ‘Little China Dog Rescue‘ organisation to drive point across. 

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According to report, new guidelines were brought into effect in wake of a ban on eating and trading wild animals. ban comes after coronavirus outbreak, which has prompted major countries to go under lockdown over past few months. A number of countries have enforced a nation-wide lockdown following increase in number of coronavirus cases.

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Lewis Hamilton spreads coronavirus awareness

In recent weeks, Lewis Hamilton Instagram saw British driver post a video where he demonstrated how people can save mselves from coronavirus and also help stop coronavirus outbreak. Ar report mentioned that coronavirus F1 effect will see Lewis Hamilton let go of a chunk of his £40 million ($49.4 million) ws, even though discussions are at a preliminary st.

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Lewis Hamilton future 

Lewis Hamilton future was talk of town following rumours about him moving to Ferrari. Recently, a report was published by Express.co.uk, which claimed Mercedes were reportedly ready to offer Lewis Hamilton a deal worth a staggering £46.5million a year. Earlier, multiple reports suggested that Lewis Hamilton is seeking to boost his annual salary with Mercedes to a massive $60million from 2021, but German manufacturer could reject its star driver's demands. Hamilton has become most successful driver in recent seasons, winning five of last six F1 World titles.

16:37 IST, April 11th 2020