Published 23:30 IST, June 9th 2020

Lewis Hamilton feels UK needs 'better leaders' after criticizing govt's pandemic policies

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has slammed the Boris Johnson-led UK government for their 'baffling' handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

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Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has hit out Boris Johnson-led government for ir manment of Coronavirus UK crisis. six-time world champion has been very active on social media in past couple of weeks and has been vocal in his support of Black Lives Matter initiative. w Mercedes star has criticised how Boris Johnson-led government in his country has handled Coronavirus UK pandemic and believes his country needs better leaders.

Also Read: Lewis Hamilton's Stand On George Floyd's Death Backed By Mercedes Chief Toto Wolff

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F1 news: Lews Hamilton slams Boris Johnson-led government for baffling coronavirus UK policies  

Lewis Hamilton on Monday hit out Boris Johnson government's Coronavirus UK policies through his Instagram story. six-time world champion believes that country needs better leaders and revealed being appalled at how government has handled coronavirus UK crisis. Lewis Hamilton furr mentioned that Boris Johnson government should have sealed international borders months ago. Hamilton furr added that it was baffling that people flying in weren't tested for coronavirus, which could have helped save more than a 1000 lives in country. 

Also Read: Lewis Hamilton A Big Sporting Voice In Black Lives Matter Movement

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Lewis Hamilton has been vocal regarding threat of coronavirus and had sent a letter to FIA and F1 requesting that Australian GP be called off ahead of suspension of F1 season. In March, six-time World Champion had posted a video demonstrating how people can save mselves from coronavirus and also help stop coronavirus UK pandemic.  Mercedes star reportedly agreed to let go a major chunk of his £40 million ($49.4 million) ws due to financial impact of coronavirus pandemic on F1 community. 

Also Read: Lewis Hamilton, Sponsor Tommy Hilfiger On Same P In Supporting 'Black Lives Matter'

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton leads F1 community's support to Black Lives Matter movement

Since horrific killing of George Floyd, Lewis Hamilton has used his social media as a platform to encour people to support Black Lives Matter movement and has pledged his unfeigned support to fight against racism. defending world champion hit out at white-dominated F1 community for t lending ir support to Black Lives Matter movement. Lewis Hamilton's stance has also been backed by Mercedes Chief Toto Wolff, who revealed that six-time world champion educated him about racial inequality.

Some F1 drivers have responded to Lewis Hamilton's call for support, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc stating he felt out of place and uncomfortable sharing his thoughts on social media and admitted that he was completely wrong.  Hamilton's sponsors Tommy Hilfiger also released a statement condemning racial and social injustice and have backed peaceful Black Lives Matter protests.  

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23:30 IST, June 9th 2020