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Hamilton: Andretti and Stewart's reactions are disappointing

Six-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is disappointed with the comments of fellow legends Mario Andretti and Jackie Stewart, who have moved to play-down the issue of racism in the sport. A vocal supporter of the ‘Black Lives Matter' movement in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, Hamilton has urged F1 to do more to combat racism and effect meaningful change to diversity in motorsport. However in an interview with Chilean newspaper El Mercurio last week, Andretti questioned the need for displays such as the ones involving Hamilton and NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. “I wish politics didn't get mixed up with sport. There's a time and a place to express...
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