Lewis Hamilton Racially Abused By Nelson Piquet (Watch Video)
Formula 1 has condemned three-time world champion Nelson Piquet who was heard using racially abusive language towards Lewis Hamilton in a video which has surfaced online.
In a video, which has recently emerged on social media, former Brazilian motorsport driver, Nelson Piquet could be heard using racially abusive language towards Lewis Hamilton while discussing the Brit's last year's win in Silverstone. F1 condemned the Brazilian's actions in a statement. 'Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no part in society' they said.
The Video
Nelson Piquet usa termo racista ao comentar acidente de Hamilton com Verstappen; assista https://t.co/VS7hNBCyYU -via @EstadaoEsporte pic.twitter.com/qfPuSnc9mb
— Estadão 🗞️ (@Estadao) June 27, 2022
F1's Statement
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 28, 2022
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