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Hamilton: Not talking about racism would be irresponsible

Lewis Hamilton believes it would be 'irresponsible' for him not to use his platform to speak up about issues surrounding racism in motorsport and the wider world. Speaking in an  interview with his team Mercedes, Hamilton praised the work of the Black Lives Matter movement and said it was something close to his heart. Mercedes have taken their own action this week with the announcement that they would be racing with a new, all-black livery, with the drivers also sporting black race suits. “It’s an incredible time in the world,” said Hamilton. “Obviously there’s so many problems. But one that has been really close to my heart has been on diversity and anti-racism. It’s been...
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