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Drivers speak out against racism after Hamilton criticised F1's silence
Several drivers have responded to criticism from Lewis Hamilton, the champion condemning the silence of Formula 1 after the death of US citizen George Floyd. Hamilton took to Instagram in Sunday evening to vent his frustration at the lack of noise from the motorsport industry after Floyd, a man of colour, died when a police officer knelt on his neck following his arrest. Article continues under video The incident has sparked protests against racism across the world, but Formula 1 remained silent. Now, several drivers have spoken out. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc confessing he did not know how to deal with the topic. "To be completly honest, I felt out of place and uncomfortable...
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