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Hamilton defends young drivers amid growing online abuse in F1
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20/06/2025 at 17:2120/06/2025 at 18:31 Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over the escalating levels of online abuse facing Formula 1’s newest generation of drivers, saying today’s rookies face “more demands” than ever before – especially off the track. Reflecting on his debut 18 years ago, Hamilton noted that today’s young drivers are navigating a vastly different landscape in terms of their public exposure. The rise of social media has intensified scrutiny and exposed drivers to unprecedented levels of hostility, a challenge Hamilton largely avoided early in his career. “I mean, the times have changed,” Hamilton told the media in...
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