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Furious Leclerc berates critics over his anti-racism stance
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has launched an angry response against accusations of racism which have followed his decision not to kneel before grands prix this year. The drivers have so far staged anti-racism protests ahead of each of the four races to date, although those prior to the Styrian and Hungarian Grands Prix were rushed and fragmented. Article continues under video Leclerc, though, has been one of those who has elected to stand rather than kneel, and in defending such an action, he claims his words have been twisted to make him out as racist. Via his Twitter account, a clearly angry Leclerc said: "It is very sad to see how some people manipulate my words to make headlines...
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