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Luis Hamilton blames "old voice" in the racial discrimination debate

Lewis Hamilton said Formula 1 should reject the "old voice" as it focuses on becoming a more comprehensive sport. rice field.

"I have long embraced the story of racism, criticism, negativity, archaism, and at the root of discrimination," Hamilton said Thursday, prior to theBritish Grand Prix. I told reporters. Prix.

Lewis Hamilton speaks during a press conference on Thursday, June 30, 2022, ahead of the Great Britain Grand Prix.
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"I don't know why it's continuing. To give a platform to these old voices, "he continued. "They are talking about our sport and we want to go to a completely different place. I don't think it represents who we are as a sport and where we are going. Hmm. ”

Picquet, 69,issued an apologyto Hamilton on Wednesday for a" thoughtful "comment.

Nelson Piquet is at the center of controversy for using a racial slur against Lewis Hamilton in an interview.
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Formula 1 also issued a statement in response to comments made Thursday by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone continued to defend Pique when Hamilton suggested that his remarks should be "erased."

In a clear answer to Ecclestone's interview at ITV's Good Morning Britain on Thursday, Hamilton added:

Hamilton also blamed the Russian President for providing a platform for Ecclestone (91), who defended Vladimirputin in the war in Ukraineduring an interview.

Lewis Hamilton speaks a press conference in June 2022.
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"We need some accountability," Hamilton said. I continued. "I know what I'll get [with Ecclestone].

" I don't know what their [broadcaster's] goal is. War, the expulsion of millions of people, and Hear from someone who ultimately believes in the killing of thousands of people. Those who do it, they support him, and you can't believe it's what you heard today. Hmm. "

Formula 1 quickly moved away from Ecclestone's remarks on Thursday.