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Ricciardo taking Hamilton's lead after eyes opened to world events

Daniel Ricciardo has conceded he is no longer prepared to stay silent after having his eyes opened to some of the disturbing global events of the past few weeks. Lewis Hamilton effectively awoke Formula 1 and motorsport from its silence in the wake of the death of George Floyd by emotively speaking out through his social media channels. Article continues under video Renault driver Ricciardo was one of the first to respond, declaring via his own Instagram page that what had unfolded was "a disgrace" and that racism was "toxic". The 30-year-old Australian has now stated that through reading and watching what has been going on he has "certainly learned a lot the last...
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