Lewis Hamilton lashes out at Ecclestone over 'Black people more racist than White' remark

Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton lashed out at former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone for his insensitive and racist remarks during an interview on Friday. Ecclestone, in interview, said that sometimes black people are more racist than white and that it was stupid taking down all statues. 

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Hamilton's uncompromising take 

Hamilton was extremely critical of former boss of sport and in a statement via his Instagram account, wrote, "So sad and disappointing to read se comments. Bernie is out of sport and a different generation but this is exactly what is wrong - igrant and uneducated comments which will show us how far we as a society need to go before real equality can happen."

Formula One has repeatedly been accused of being a sport that lacks diversity and does t support ones from different backgrounds. Hamilton, defending world champion has used his stature to promote diversity and has, on multiple occasions, mentioned how he faced discrimination during his formative years. 

Linking his struggle to Ecclestone's comments, he added, "It makes complete sense to me w that thing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address racial abuse I received throughout my career. If someone who has run sport for decades has such a lack of understanding of deep-rooted issues we as black people deal with every day, how can we expect all people at top to understand. It starts at top."

"w time has come for change. I will t stop pushing to create an inclusive future for our sport with equal opportunity for all. To create a sport that provides equal opportunity for mirities. I will continue to use my voice to represent those that don't have one, and to speak for those who are underrepresented to provide an opportunity to have a chance in our sport," he concluded.

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Ecclestone's comments

In an interview with news broadcaster, Ecclestone praised Lewis Hamilton for his talent and work that he has been doing for black rights movement. However, when asked about impact of Englishman's Hamilton Commission to increase diversity in sport, 89-year-old said that it will t do any good or bad, but instead will make people think since people will realise differences between each or. Specifying on why it will t make an impact, he said, "In lots of cases, Black people are more racist than what White people are." 

When probed to justify his comments, without mentioning any incident or providing any significant details, Eccelstone said "things over years I have ticed and re is need for it."

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Formula One quickly distanced itself from former foreman's comments as well, saying that it had place in society or in sport and reiterated its commitment to improving diversity and eliminating racism from sport. 

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