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British F1 media bias debate reignites after Bortoleto snub
Aug.12 Claims of obvious bias in the British Formula 1 media have resurfaced after rookie Gabriel Bortoleto's standout performances received limited coverage in the UK broadcast of recent grands prix. Fernando Alonso, whose company manages Bortoleto, praised the Sauber rookie's run to sixth in Hungary – but also noted the media imbalance. 'If he was English or something and finished sixth for Sauber, he'd be on the front page of all the papers,' Alonso said. Australian F1 photographer Kym Illman analysed mentions during the Sky Sports UK commentary at the Belgian GP. Lando Norris topped the count with 106 mentions, ahead of Oscar Piastri on 88, Lewis Hamilton on 58 despite subdued...
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