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Hamilton criticizes FIA, F1 for lack of anti-racism leadership

Lewis Hamilton says the FIA and Formula 1 and should be taking more of a lead in the fight against racism and to increase diversity in the sport. Before the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, time was put aside before the national anthem on the grid to allow all 20 drivers to make a statement, with many taking a knee. But the next two subsequent efforts have been disjointed, with some drivers repeating the protest during Sunday's pre-race ceremony in Hungary but many others not making it into position in time and being late for the national anthem. Hamilton fears not enough action is being taken after initial gestures were made, and is frustrated that he feels like the biggest driving...
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