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Formula 1, the FIA and Mercedes have condemned racially abusive language used by former world champion Nelson Piquet about Lewis Hamilton.

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Formula 1 has rebuked the discriminatory remarks made by Nelson Piquet against Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, which have recently gained traction on social ...

Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect," read the statement. "Together, we share a vision for a diverse and inclusive motorsport, and this incident underlines the fundamental importance of continuing to strive for a brighter future." "His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are a lesson to many and something we are committed to at F1."

An interview from November has resurfaced of Piquet using a racially abusive term to describe Hamilton.

Lewis has spearheaded our sport’s efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track. It’s a very high curve, there is no way to pass two cars and there’s no way you can put the car aside. Yet Piquet, 69, believed Hamilton crashed into Verstappen on purpose and twice used the term “neguinho” to describe the Mercedes star.

NELSON PIQUET appeared to use racist language in reference to Lewis Hamilton during an interview back in November.

Piquet also compared the collision between Hamilton and Verstappen to the title-deciding crash involving Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at the Japanese Grand Prix back in 1990. “Lewis has spearheaded our sport’s efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track. Hamilton was handed a 10-second penalty for his role in the collision but was able to fight back and take the chequered flag ahead of Charles Leclerc in spite of his punishment. It's a very high curve, there is no way to pass two cars and there's no way you can put the car aside. "The neguinho put the car in the wrong way on the corner, it's because you don't know the curve. An interview in which Nelson Piquet appeared to use a racist term to refer to Lewis Hamilton while discussing his win at last year's British Grand Prix has surfaced online.

Formula One and the Mercedes team have condemned the three-time world champion Nelson Piquet for using racist language when speaking about Lewis Hamilton.

“We express our solidarity with @LewisHamilton and fully support his commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motor sport.” Lewis has spearheaded our sport’s efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track,” their statement read. “We condemn in the strongest terms any use of racist or discriminatory language of any kind. His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are a lesson to many and something we are committed to at F1.” Piquet, now 69, won the world championship in 1981, 1983 and 1987. Piquet used the term in an interview that was conducted last year but which was released publicly on Monday night.

Lewis Hamilton was labelled a racist term by ex-F1 champion Nelson Piquet, according to reports in Brazil.

Lewis has spearheaded our sport’s efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track. Hamilton went on to win the race. “Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no part in society. Time has come for action.— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 28, 2022 There has been plenty of time to learn. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport.

Lewis Hamilton insists “archaic mindsets” need to change after it emerged former Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet used a racial epithet towards the ...

“Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life.

With just a few days to go before the British Grand Prix takes place in Silverstone this weekend, words used by the former F1 Champion Nelson Piquet have ...

We express our solidarity with Lewis Hamilton and fully support his commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motor sport.” Nelson Piquet is a three-time winner of the F1 Championship, winning in 1981, 1983 and 1987. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport.

Three-time world champion Piquet used a racist remark about Hamilton when describing events of last year's British GP.

There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action. Time has come for action.”

Lewis Hamilton has responded to racial abuse from former Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet by posting a couple of brilliant messages on his social ...

Hamilton has increasingly campaigned on diversity issues in the past few years. Lewis has spearheaded our sport’s efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track,’ the team’s statement read. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action.’ ‘Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. The racist nature of Piquet’s words have come as a shock to many Formula 1 fans, but the fact that an older, white former driver has lambasted Hamilton is no surprise, with former champions and racers frequently lining up to slam the Stevenage-born star on a regular basis.

Charles Leclerc has spoken out after an interview resurfaced which showed former F1 driver Nelson Piquet using a racist slur to describe seven-time world ...

"Lewis has spearheaded our sport's efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track. "These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. We need to remove discriminatory behaviour and racist language in any form from not just our sport, but our society as well.”

FORMER F1 world champion Nelson Piquet appeared to use racist language when talking about Lewis Hamilton in an interview.

And Mercedes released a statement as well: “We condemn in the strongest terms any use of racist or discriminatory language of any kind,” it read. “The neguinho put the car in the wrong way on the corner - it's because you don't know the curve. “The neguinho put the car in the wrong way and didn't let [the other driver swerve],” Piquet said. F1 chiefs could be set to revoke Nelson Piquet’s access to the paddock after the three-time world champion used a racist term to describe Lewis Hamilton during an interview. And Hamilton subsequently went on to win the race. During an interview with Motorsport Talk’s Ricardo Oliveira in Portuguese last November, Piquet suggested that Hamilton was at fault for the collision.

JONATHAN McEVOY: The Formula One community was appalled. If there is any consolation for Hamilton as he feels gratuitously abused, it is that there was not ...

That is not, I believe, because of any bias, but a result of the demographic that floods the engineering degree courses of Britain and, to an extent, Italy. Firstly the sport is predominantly white and male. So is F1 racist or is Piquet an outlier? The accomplice had turned grass. I would rescind his Grand Prix pass for life, or five years, or whatever it takes.' The Formula One community was appalled. A smart remark and a cackle. 'He will have thought his remarks, describing Lewis in this derogatory way, amusing. That was Nelson Piquet's way from the start. JONATHAN McEVOY: Sneering Nelson Piquet will think his racist slur towards Lewis Hamilton is funny... Niki Lauda was one of his great pals but I never understood what Niki saw in him other than Nelson was a serial s***** and Niki wasn't far behind in that respect. He once had a row with Alan Jones (Williams's 1980 world champion from Australia) and Alan said to him, 'If you start, I'll knock you into the next world' and he would have done.

Piquet called Hamilton the n-word while referring to the superstar on a podcast last November, having discussed the crash between him and Verstappen at the ...

Time has come for action.' There has been plenty of time to learn. Nelson Piquet described the incident as a 'joke' on the podcast, and said Hamilton had been 'lucky' that Verstappen only crashed. Rodrigo Piquet, a relative of Nelson Piquet, has leapt to the defence of the three-time F1 world champion after his use of a racial slur against Sir Lewis Hamilton - with his social media post then liked by Kelly Piquet, Max Verstappen's girlfriend. A winner of the world title in 1981, 1983 and 1987, Piquet suggested that Hamilton pushed his rival Verstappen off the track on purpose, prematurely ending his race. Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet likes a post from a relative of Nelson Piquet defending the former F1 world champion after his use of a racial slur against Sir Lewis Hamilton, despite him facing ban from the sport

FORMULA ONE chiefs are considering banning three-time world champ Nelson Piquet for LIFE after he racially abused Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton called on F1.

“Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. Time has come for action.” Hamilton has also not been afraid to use his voice and speak out on not only racism but also inclusivity and LGBT rights. “Lewis has spearheaded our sport’s efforts to combat racism, and he is a true champion of diversity on and off track. “This incident underlines the fundamental importance of continuing to strive for a brighter future.” There has been plenty of time to learn.

Red Bull have sacked junior driver Juri Vips after he used a racial slur during a gaming stream but are yet to react to Nelson Piquet's comments about Lewis ...

Meanwhile, Red Bull reserve driver Juri Vips has been sacked by the team after using racist language during a live gaming stream. Another wrote: “Absolutely stunned at people defending Red Bull here - of COURSE they should speak out. If they don’t use their platforms to condemn it, this will continue.” Another added: “racism is sadly commonplace is this sport. Red Bull’s stance has attracted criticism on social media, with one Twitter user posting: “Possibly trying to figure how to play this one. Their golden boy is dating Kelly Piquet... this could be interesting...

Three-time world champion Nelson Piquet may never attend a Formula 1 race again after audio emerged of the Brazilian using a racial slur to describe Lewis ...

Hamilton has become something of a symbol in the fight for equality and remains the only black driver on the current F1 grid. Hamilton was quick to respond and tweeted in Portuguese that the community must "focus on changing the mindset." "The n****r put the car in the wrong way and didn't let [the other driver swerve]," the 69-year-old said in Portuguese while describing a clash between Hamilton and Verstappen last year.

Former world champion Hill labelled Piquet's use of racist language to describe Lewis Hamilton as 'beyond the pale'

There has been plenty of time to learn. The argument against that was that they couldn’t be political – the response was we’re not a political organisation. It should be about people coming together to show our best qualities.” “We have to make sure the sport is not just nodding in the direction of political correctness. “Everyone knew the [F1’s] response was directed at quotes attributed and confirmed by Nelson,” he said. This is beyond the pale now.

Nelson Piquet could be banned from the F1 paddock for life after using a racial slur while speaking about Lewis Hamilton.

Always genuine and respectful with everyone around him. “He has done so much for F1, on and off the track, and we are proud to have him at the forefront of our fight for further diversity and including in motorsport. Several teams and driver have taken to social media to support Hamilton, the driver himself saying there has been “plenty of time to learn, time has come for action”.

LEWIS HAMILTON was the victim of a racist slur from three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet.

“We condemn in the strongest terms any use of racist or discriminatory language of any kind,” it read. It's a very high curve - there is no way to pass two cars and there's no way you can put the car aside. “The nequinho put the car in the wrong way on the corner - it's because you don't know the curve. And her apparent support for her father is likely to raise eyebrows across the sport. There has been plenty of time to learn. Rodrigo claimed their “second grandmother called us all” the n-word and insisted it is a “word of love” rather than an offensive term.

The Briton condemned Piquet after comments from November resurfaced this week.

Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. “Discrimination has no place in F1 or society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect. “I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations.

Nelson Piquet has denied making a racist slur against Lewis Hamilton but admitted his comments were ill thought out and apologised.

The phrase he used is considered among black people in Brazil to be a derogatory reference to race. Discrimination has no place in F1 or society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect.” “I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations.

After Nelson Piquet was widely criticised for his comments on Lewis Hamilton, including by the Brit himself, the Brazilian has apologised - but insists he ...

However, it's possible his apology could be taken into account when it comes to salvaging his legacy in the sport. The three-time world champion encountered widespread criticism after the audio in question came to light. Discrimination has no place in F1 or society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect.”

NELSON PIQUET has come under fire for using racist language while referring to seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton is one of the sport's gr.

Verstappen was sent hurtling in the barriers and taken to hospital for checks while Hamilton went on to win his home race for an eighth time. The Brazilian announced his retirement fromn the sport in 1992 and since then has attemped to race in the Indy 500. Piquet then moved to Williams for two years and won his third title in his second year with the British racing team.

Nelson Piquet has apologised "wholeheartedly" to Lewis Hamilton but "strongly condemns any suggestion" he racially abused his fellow Formula 1 world ...

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo also showed his support for Hamilton, posting a message on Instagram that read: "Discrimination and racism has no place in this sport or our society. "I've never dealt with any racially motivated actions, but he has for his entire life. We need to remove discriminatory behaviour and racist language in any form from not just our sport, but our society as well." "Let's see what the drivers, team bosses and others make of it in the next 24 hours. "I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations. There has been plenty of time to learn.

ESPN understands Piquet, a three-time world champion, has been banned from visiting the Formula One paddock in future as punishment for the comments. The 69- ...

Discrimination has no place in F1 or society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect." I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations. Nelson Piquet has apologised for a racial slur he used to describe Lewis Hamilton and said the word he used has been taken out of the context he intended.

Piquet used a Brazilian Portuguese racial slur to describe seven-time champion Hamilton when addressing a high-speed collision involving Hamilton and Max ...

In a powerful post on his Instagram story, McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo said: "Discrimination and racism has no place in this sport or our society. "I've never dealt with any racially motivated actions, but he has for his entire life. We need to remove discriminatory behaviour and racist language in any form from not just our sport, but our society as well." "I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations. Time has come for action." There has been plenty of time to learn.

NELSON PIQUET has apologised to Lewis Hamilton but claims he's been falsely accused of racism.

Discrimination has no place in F1 or society, and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect." It's a very high curve, there is no way to pass two cars, and there's no way you can put the car aside. Nelson Piquet has issued an apology to Lewis Hamilton after being widely condemned for calling the Mercedes star a racist term during an old interview.

News of his apparent ban comes just moments after the Brazilian issued an apology to Hamilton, claiming his words had been lost in translation. Piquet claimed ...

There has been speculation about would he continue to receive a pass for Formula 1 events, my undertaking is that will not be the case despite this apology." Discrimination has no place in F1 or society, and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect." "I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations.

Sir Lewis Hamilton tweeted out after a clip surfaced showing Brazilian former F1 champion Nelson Piquet using a racial term to describe him.

‘I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations. ‘Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. The former motorsport driver, 69, won the F1 world championship three times throughout his career. ‘What I said was ill thought out, and I make no defence for it, but I will clarify that the term used is one that has widely and historically been used colloquially in Brazilian Portuguese as a synonym for ‘guy’ or ‘person’ and was never intended to offend. In light of the interview clip surfacing, Piquet apologised for the usage and claimed the term was ‘used as a synonym for ‘guy’ or ‘person’ in his native language. Time has come for action.’

A Formula One source told ESPN that Piquet, a three-time world champion, has been banned indefinitely from visiting the F1 paddock in the future as punishment ...

We all need to stand together against discrimination of any kind." "Knowing Lewis since I arrived in Formula 1, he has always been kind and respectful to me and everyone that he meets. "I've never dealt with any racially motivated actions, but he has for his entire life. We need to remove discriminatory behavior and racist language in any form from not just our sport, but our society as well." Discrimination has no place in F1 or society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect." I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations.