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Magnussen 'surprised' by FIA ban on drivers’ political free speech
Kevin Magnussen is the latest driver to weigh in on the FIA’s controversial clampdown on drivers using Formula 1 as a platform for political activism. The sport’s governing body recently amended its International Sporting Code, adding a provision that bans drivers from expressing or displaying "political, religious and personal statements", unless previously approved by the governing body. Many believe the restrictions were specifically aimed at Lewis Hamilton who, along with F1 retiree Sebastian Vettel, regularly polarized the public’s attention on race day on causes linked to social injustice, inequalities or climate change. Hamilton has yet to publicly address the...
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