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The Brazilian was fined for language used in two interviews, with the judge awarding damages in the hope that 'society can be free' from prejudice.

In another clip that surfaced later, Piquet used racist and homophobic language against Hamilton in a podcast interview when describing how Hamilton missed out on the 2016 championship to Nico Rosberg. Hamilton called for action to change “archaic mindsets” after footage of the interview surfaced last June. In an interview in November 2021, Piquet used a Portuguese racial slur in reference to the seven-times world champion when commenting on Hamilton’s crash with Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix.

In an interview in November 2021, Piquet used a racial slur, referring to the seven-time world champion, when commenting on Hamilton's British Grand Prix ...

Piquet, 70, apologised to the British driver but [said his comments had been mistranslated](https://news.sky.com/story/nelson-piquet-apologises-to-lewis-hamilton-over-interview-comments-but-denies-racial-intent-12642541). "I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations. Piquet's daughter Kelly is the partner of Hamilton's rival, Verstappen. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action." [Piquet used a racial slur](https://news.sky.com/story/f1-row-escalates-as-it-emerges-nelson-piquet-used-homophobic-slur-against-lewis-hamilton-12643740) referring to the seven-time world champion, when commenting on Hamilton's British Grand Prix crash with Max Verstappen.

Nelson Piquet has been fined $953050 (£778846) by a Brazilian court in moral damages for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton,

In another clip which emerged later, Piquet used racist and homophobic language against Hamilton in a podcast interview, when describing how the British F1 driver missed out on the 2016 championship to Nico Rosberg. Nelson Piquet has been fined $953,050 (£778,846) by a Brazilian court in moral damages for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton, Nelson Piquet used racist and homophobic language when referring to Lewis Hamilton during two interviews in 2021; a Brazilian court has fined the Brazilian after charges were brought by four human rights groups

Lewis Hamilton believes diversity in F1 is not about finding the next black driver but making sure the sport is inclusive behind the scenes.

"It's about the thousand other jobs in the background. There are many people who feel they don't have a voice and look at the sport and feel it isn't for them. "The goal is to shift that, and that is part of my mission. It was a difficult, narrow and very lonely path to walk," he said. Hamilton has been championing equality in Formula 1 for several years but said at times he felt "lonely". The higher up you go the less diverse it is, not only in our industry but through many industries.

Lewis Hamilton thinks improving diversity in Formula 1 should extend beyond the number of black drivers and to the rest of the paddock.

"It's about the thousand other jobs in the background. There are many people who feel they don't have a voice and look at the sport and feel it isn't for them. "The goal is to shift that, and that is part of my mission. Hamilton explained: "When we (Hamilton and his father) got to F1, we thought we had broken the mould and thought that would change things. I feel great that I am living my purpose and starting to see that change." It was a difficult, narrow and very lonely path to walk.

Lewis Hamilton believes 'no one cared' enough for inclusivity in F1 previously, but is proud of leading a positive change in recent years.

"For a long time, I was winning races and thinking something was missing. "The higher up you go, the less diverse it is, not only in our industry but through many industries. There are many people who feel they don't have a voice and look at the sport and feel it isn't for them.