News Details
Piquet apologises for ‘poorly thought out' Hamilton comments
Nelson Piquet has issued an apology to Lewis Hamilton for language he used on a podcast appearance last year. The three-time World Champion was widely condemned for the comments he made, which prompted a swathe of support for Hamilton among drivers, teams and pundits alike – with statements from F1 and the FIA also coming out against the racial slur used by Piquet in that interview, with a potential lifetime ban from the F1 paddock coming his way as a result. “I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations,' he said in his statement. “I strongly condemn any suggestion that the word was used by me with the aim of belittling a driver because of his skin...
Full Story »
Full Story »
2y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Inside Line: Nelson Piquet very stupid and...
Nelson Piquet triggered a storm of note with ill-judged words during a...
2y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Verstappen’s girlfriend backs Piquet claim that his...
Rodrigo Piquet, a relative of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet,...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Girlfriend Verstappen backs family member who stands...
A relative of Nelson Piquet has taken to Instagram to defend three-time...
2y ago from GPBlog.com
Verstappen's girlfriend backs family member who stands...
A relative of Nelson Piquet has taken to Instagram to defend three-time...
2y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP British GP: Alex Marquez wins, ending Marc's...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
British GP race preview: Marc versus Alex Marquez, in...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez prevails in Silverstone MotoGP Sprint race
Alex Marquez prevailed to take his second Sprint race victory at...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP British GP: Fabio Quartararo’s third straight...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Why the Indy 500 is “fascinating puzzle” according...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay completes shakedown of backup Indy...
Saturday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ryan Hunter-Reay was...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
According to Marcus Ericsson, patience is the name of...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Josef Newgarden leads Indy 500 final practice, RHR's...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Co-driver dies after crash during Jim Clark rally in...
Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Rally Portugal criticism causes WRC, FIA to address...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Portugal: Sebastien Ogier claims record-extending...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“That’s our strength” - PSG superstar Vitinha...
PSG midfielder Vitinha has stated that Les Parisiens control matches in...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo 'worries' emerge as...
Arsenal are reportedly concerned that Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo might...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
From France: Arsenal have definite interest in 'great...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Portuguese international attacker...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Southampton vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips |...
The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty after Max Verstappen...
Lewis Hamilton has learned his fate after the F1... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
Adjusted 2025 F1 Monaco Grand Prix starting grid after...
Check out the adjusted starting grid for the 2025... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
FIA confirm Monaco Grand Prix disqualification penalty
The FIA have confirmed the penalty for F1 teams... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
