Louis Hamilton responded to Nelson Pickett’s racist comments: “I have been a target all my life.”

“The time has come to act.” As the controversy has been around Comments by three-time F1 World Champion Nelson PiquetWho used that word “Nikka” (“little nigger”) Speaking about Lewis Hamilton during an interview for a podcast recorded in Brazil last November, the Mercedes driver responded in an offensive manner on his Twitter account on Tuesday. “These are more than wordsBritain explains. These are archaic moods that need to be changed and they have no place in our game. I have been surrounded by these attitudes and have been targeted throughout my life. There was a lot of time to learn. The time has come to act. ⁇

When asked about the British Grand Prix, the Brazilian, who marked an accident between two drivers, likened the incident to a fight between Ayrton Senna and Alain Frost in the 1990 Japanese GB. Mercedes Group, F1 and FIA magazines. Was released on Tuesday, in which they recalled the struggle against racism and discrimination, particularly quoting Louis Hamilton, “The incredible ambassador for our game deserves respect”Use the words of F1.

“We strongly condemn the use of any racist or discriminatory language.Writes seven-time world champion team. Lewis has been a leader in spearheading F1’s efforts against racism and is a true champion of diversity on and off the track. We share together a vision for a diverse and inclusive motorsport, and this event underscores the fundamental importance of continuing to fight for a better future. ⁇

In a short tweet, Ferrari pledged its support for Mercedes and Ferrari. Red Bull, who teamed up with Pickett, has no intention of reacting, as his daughter is Kelly Verstappen’s girlfriend.

“Discriminatory or racist ideas are unacceptable in any form and have no place in society.Refers to F1 for its area. Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. His tireless efforts to increase diversity and content are a lesson to many and something we love. ⁇

Piquet was not in his first controversy

The F1 press release says: “The FIA ​​strongly condemns any racist or discriminatory language and behavior that has no place in sport or in society in general. We express our solidarity with Lewis Hamilton and fully support his commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motorsport.”

Piquet was not in his first controversy. In the past, he noted that he was an Ayrton Senna homosexual, that he was an illiterate idiot and insulted his wife, and that Enzo did not hesitate to qualify Ferrari as an old man. At 69, who played the official driver of President Jair Bolsanaro during Independence Day in 2021, it was a further slip. Probably one more thing for the Formula 1 world.