News Details
Hamilton: We shouldn't ignore what's happening in these places
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had spoken to Bahrain officials about the country's human rights situation after promising last year he would not let any abuses go unnoticed. The Mercedes driver, who will be chasing a record eighth F1 world title in a season that starts in the Gulf kingdom on Sunday, detailed on Thursday efforts he had made to educate himself about what was going on. The Briton said in December he had been moved by a letter from the son of a man facing the death penalty. Hamilton had, however, been unable to meet officials at the time after testing positive for COVID-19 and going into self-isolation. 'It weighed quite heavily on me,' he said of the letter....
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Rosberg tipping Hamilton for eighth title despite...
Formula 1 World Champion Nico Roberg is tipping his former Mercedes...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 2021: Eight for Hamilton or first one for...
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton can win a record eighth...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Horner praises Perez: 'After that performance you...
Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner says the feedback from new...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Horner: 'Couldn't ignore what he had achieved'.
Red Bull Racing had their pick of drivers for this season. Not only did...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin: ‘I could have fought Marc Marquez till...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why MotoGP hails 2025 season as a...
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has described the conclusion of the 2025...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster confirmed for WRC Monte Carlo in...
The season opener marks a return to the event where Munster claimed his...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romet Jürgenson to compete in opening three WRC2...
The rising Estonian talent is joined by co-driver Siim Oja and start...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘Incredibly consistent' – Arteta singles...
Mikel Arteta has once again singled out Declan Rice for special praise,...
38m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Wayne Rooney makes feelings clear about Viktor...
Manchester United legend and pundit Wayne Rooney has thrown his weight...
48m ago from SportsKeeda.com
A load of old bells
Morning all. Can I just say I'm tired of the ‘Ooooh, the team that...
18m ago from Arseblog.com
Chelsea plan to steal ‘pretty special' playmaker...
Chelsea are interested in signing the Genk midfielder Konstantinos...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso begins new Barcelona GP role as 2026 axe...
Aston Martin F1 star Fernando Alonso has been... Read More »
58m ago from GPFans.com
Vasseur considering engineer switch for Hamilton
Dec.22 Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has openly... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Engine row erupts over alleged 2026 compression loophole
Dec.22 Formula 1's 2026 engine rules have been... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
