British Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton backs protests but Mercedes question methods
But they questioned the methods chosen after a group opposing global oil usage sat down on Silverstone's Wellington straight after the start of the race."I love that people are fighting for the planet and we need more people like them."
A group of people, wearing T-shirts protesting against global oil usage, walked on to the Wellington straight as cars passed at low speeds, before being removed by police.Racing, which had started at 15:00 BST, resumed under an hour later with Ferrari driver Carlos SainzSainz said he also supported the protesters' cause but not the way they had chosen to voice it.
"I just don't believe jumping into an F1 track is the right way to manifest yourself and protest. Be a bit more careful, because you could get killed and generate an accident.""It's great to see people fight for the cause but obviously it's good they don't put themselves or other people are risk," the Mexican said.F1 has pledged to go net-zero carbon by 2030 and is introducing sustainable synthetic fuels with a new engine formula in 2026.
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