Mercedes, Formula One and its governing body the FIA have issued a joint statement condemning the online racist abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton. The statement read: “During, and after, yesterday’s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was subjected to multiple instances of racist abuse on social media following an in-race collision. “We condemn racist abuse of any kind towards our teams, our competitors and our fans. “As a team we are disgusted and saddened to witness the racist abuse Lewis endured yesterday on social media after the collision with Max. He wrote: “The racial abuse on social media towards our players after yesterday’s game is unacceptable.

Source: Express July 19, 2021 07:46 UTC