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F1 legends hit back at Hamilton's racial activism
Jul.17 Two Formula 1 legends have questioned Lewis Hamilton's recent racial activism. At each race so far in 2020, the Mercedes driver has led a line of his colleagues in kneeling in support of the Black Lives Matter political movement, and on the podium last Sunday he even showed a 'Black Power' fist. "I have great respect for Lewis, but he was always accepted and respected by the whole world," 1978 world champion Mario Andretti told El Mercurio. "I think the point of this campaign is pretentious. I am sorry that it seems to be creating a problem that does not exist," he added. Andretti also questioned the way Mercedes has painted its 2020 car black in support of the...
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