News Details
Hamilton responds to Ecclestone: "Uneducated and ignorant statements"
Lewis Hamilton reacted through his social media to the things Bernie Ecclestone said to CNN. In that interview, Ecclestone said that "black people are often more racist than white people". These statements had already met with a lot of criticism, so FOM decided to disband Ecclestone. Hamilton has now also responded to the statements in question. "It's hugely sad and disappointing to read statements like this. Bernie is no longer in the sport and comes from a different generation, but that's exactly what's not right. Ignorant and uneducated statements that show how far we have to go as a society before we can get real equality," Hamilton says on Instagram. Read more...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from GPBlog.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone: ''In many cases black people are more...
Lewis Hamilton had to swallow his criticism of Helmut Marko after it...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
FOM: Ecclestone’s comments have no place in Formula...
Bernie Ecclestone's comments on CNN Sport regarding racism have sparked...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ecclestone: Black people are more racist than what...
Despite being in retirement, Bernie Ecclestone has received some...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ecclestone: 'I don't understand why Hamilton takes...
Lewis Hamilton had to swallow his criticism of Helmut Marko after it...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez shrugs off controversy over pitlane entry...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco questions Marc Marquez over Jerez pitlane...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez wins chaotic Jerez MotoGP Sprint despite...
Marc Marquez crashed but made the right strategy calls to prevail in the...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez wins chaotic sprint...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Tony Kanaan opens up on Lundgaard, Siegel contract...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier hangs on to Rally Islas Canarias lead...
Sebastien Ogier started Saturday with a relatively handy lead of 8.9...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Canary Islands: Ogier hails ‘intense’ Solberg...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Canary Islands: Ogier leads Solberg by 3.8s...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Canary Islands: Oliver Solberg closes on Sebastien...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arteta issues Havertz injury update ahead of Premier...
Just as Arsenal fans thought their injury curses were finally lifting, the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Eze's goal wins it as we endure...
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
'That's when you need him' - Paul Merson urges Mikel...
Pundit Paul Merson has urged Mikel Arteta to recall Viktor Gyokeres to the...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ian Wright snubs Viktor Gyokeres, names Arsenal star...
Arsenal great Ian Wright has snubbed Viktor Gyokeres in favor of Mikel...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 'on a dangerous path' as rivals await major FIA decision
Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson has warned the... Read More »
48m ago from GPFans.com
A grid of opportunity: BYD considers leap into Formula 1!
In Formula 1, whispers often travel faster than... Read More »
58m ago from F1i.com
Jos Verstappen crashes hard at latest rally event
Jos Verstappen was involved in a scary crash... Read More »
48m ago from RacingNews365.com
