Footage has re-emerged of Nelson Piquet using a racial slur when referring to seven-time world champion LewisHamilton. Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1, has called for action to change 'archaic mindsets' in the sport. Read more: FormulaOne
Lewis Hamilton has called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by former Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation.
In a Brazilian interview on YouTube in November, Piquet, 69, used a racial slur when referring to the seven-time world champion, when commenting on Hamilton's British Grand Prix crash with Max Verstappen.He also said Hamilton had "played dirty" in the incident. Piquet's daughter Kelly is Verstappen's partner, and the comments resurfaced as the drivers prepare to return to Silverstone this weekend.
"I've been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action." Piquet, who won his titles in 1981, 1983 and 1987, has been a vocal supporter of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and drove the presidential Rolls-Royce during a ceremony last year.