Lewis Hamilton slams 'ignorant' Mario Andretti, Sir Jackie Stewart over anti-racism views

Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton admitted that he is 'disappointed' with recent comments made by Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart on his fight to end systemic racism and increase diversity in motorsport. Over past few weeks, Lewis Hamilton has vocally expressed his desire to see racial equality in sport amid Black Lives Matter campaign. However, recent comments from Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart claimed that Hamilton had become a “militant” as  F1 greats added that re wasn't a “big problem” with diversity in Formula 1. 

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Lewis Hamilton hits back at Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart 

Six-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton took to Instagram to hit back at 'igrant' and 'disappointing' remarks made by Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart. On top of a media report of Andretti and Stewart's comments, Hamilton wrote on his Instagram story, " This is disappointing but unfortunately some of older generation who still have a voice today fail to see problem in society."

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Hamilton n labelled Andretti as an 'igrant' person that he continues respecting but insisted that 80-year-old American must take some time out to educate himself. Hamilton also reacted to comments made Stewart, who won World Drivers' Championship title in 1969, 1971 and 1973. He wrote, "Ar one, just disappointing". Earlier this month, 1978 F1 champion Mario Andretti spoke to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio and claimed that Hamilton 'shouldn't mix up politics with sport'. "I have a lot of respect for Lewis, but why become a militant?", he added.

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Lewis Hamilton in full support of Black Lives Matter campaign

Along with being a vocal and prominent campaigner against racism since death of George Floyd in May, Lewis Hamilton has launched a commission to encour more diversity in Formula 1. Hamilton has showcased his support for Black Lives Matter campaign in 2020’s opening three races. only African-American driver in F1 performed Black Power salute on top of his Mercedes and on top of podium after winning Styrian GP, while he has taken a knee before every race, urging or drivers to join him.

Lewis Hamilton record at British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton holds record for most wins (6) at British Grand Prix. Hamilton will defend his crown at British Grand Prix on Sunday, August 2, with fans in attendance at Silverstone Circuit. 

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