F1
Hamilton targeted by racist messages
La Formula 1 unleashes passions, both on the track and on the not-so-social networks. Following his 99th Formula 1 victory at the 2021 British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) was the target of racist insults on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Internet users had little taste for the accident involving the Briton and his title rival Max Verstappen (Red Bull) during the first round at Silverstone. “Monkey” emojis were notably published in comments under publications from the Mercedes-AMG team.
This Monday, July 19, F1, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and Mercedes released a press release to make things clear: racism has no place. “F1, the FIA and Mercedes condemn this behavior in the strongest possible terms.
These people have no place in our sport and we demand that they be held accountable for their actions. We are working to create a more inclusive and tolerant sport and such unacceptable instances of online harassment must be highlighted and removed. »
Find in issue 2321 of AUTOhebdo, on sale Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands, the analysis of F1 at Silverstone by our special correspondent.
Medhi Casaurang
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