Lewis Hamilton to continue sporting social justice messages despite FIA resistance

Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says FIA will come up with a new set of guidelines to prevent him from sending a political message like he did last time at Tuscan GP. British racer voiced his support for growing 'Justice for Breonna Taylor' movement by donning a BLM t-shirt that featured 'Arrest cops who killed Breonna Taylor' at front, and 'Say Her Name' at back. Subsequent reports suggested that Hamilton could be investigated by FIA to determine if his message during Tuscan GP was a political statement, which is strictly against F1 guidelines. 

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FIA vs Lewis Hamilton? 

While Lewis Hamilton avoided a punishment last time out, six-time champion said F1 will introduce new guidelines prior to Russian GP to dress issue. Speaking to reporters during Thursday's press conference, 35-year-old said: "I don't regret a single moment of it. I usually follow my heart and do what I feel is right and I felt that was me following my heart." 

Despite reports of an investigation, Hamilton revealed he was extremely delighted to see positive response from fans. "I also did something that's never really happened in Formula 1 and obviously y'll stop it from happening moving forwards, but people do talk about sport not being a place for politics and ultimately it's human rights issues and, in my opinion, that is something we should be pushing towards," he ded. 

Hamilton remains amant to continue using his platform to bring awareness to social injustice issues plaguing world. British racer said he is even willing to work with Formula One and FIA to make sure that messages sent during events are right and don't violate any guidelines. 

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Lewis Hamilton reacts to Breonna Taylor ruling

On March 13, Breonna Taylor was killed in her Louisville apartment after a police raid went horribly wrong. officers later justified ir actions stating y h to resort to firing after Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker shot at m first. Taylor became unfortunate victim of crossfire, something which led to massive unrest in United States. 

decision me by Kentucky Grand Jury with respect to her case was heavily slammed by most.  jury decided not to move forward with charges of murder against any of police officers, inste charging officer Brett Hankison on three counts of wanton endangerment in connection to  raid. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron said in a press conference that officers did not use a no-knock warrant to enter Taylor's apartment and that y fired back only after Walker fired first shot.

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Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment with decision by sharing a post on Instagram - which was taken down later. Hamilton said he was "s but not surprised" at outcome. He furr stated that police continue to get away with murder every single day, something which needs to stop. 35-year-old said decision does not serve any justice to Breonna Taylor, who was innocent and did not deserve to get shot and killed. 

Meanwhile, back in world of F1, with a win at Sochi Olympic Park this weekend, Lewis Hamilton will equal F1 legend's Michael Schumacher's record of 91 race wins. Hamilton is expected to surpass tally before  current season concludes. With anor championship accole this season, he could also match Schumacher's tally of seven F1 championships. Hamilton is currently leing drivers' standings with 190 points and six wins. 

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(Image Credits: Lewis Hamilton Twitter)