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Hamilton responds to backlash over vegan comments

Lewis Hamilton's recent social media posts were the main talking point at the FIA press conference in Mexico following criticism over his comments about veganism and the environment. Hamilton recently said on Instagram that the 'world is a messed up place' and he felt like 'giving up', whilst also urging people to consider going vegan. The five-time World Champion received criticism for his comments given that he races in Formula 1, with Fernando Alonso amongst the most high-profile dissenters. 'We all know the lifestyle that Lewis has, and that Formula 1 drivers take 200 planes a year,' Alonso was quoted as saying to the Spanish press. 'You can't then say ‘don't eat meat'.'...
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