Lewis Hamilton Says 'Free Palestine' at US Grand Prix Press Conference as F1 Faces Rwanda Backlash
Hamilton tied Formula 1’s Africa return to human rights concerns, urging freedom for Congo, Sudan, Syria and Palestine during the press conference.
- On Thursday, Lewis Hamilton called for 'freedom in Palestine, Congo, Sudan, and Syria' during the United States Grand Prix press conference in Austin, Texas, amid scrutiny over Formula's newly announced 10-year Rwanda Grand Prix agreement.
- Formula's selection of Rwanda for an African Grand Prix prompted criticism from human rights organizations over allegations the nation backs M23 rebels fighting in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Hamilton spent years advocating for an African Grand Prix, holding meetings with Formula chief executive Stefano Domenicali and African presidents. He argued the race should not mean overlooking regional problems.
- Human rights campaigners questioned whether the prestigious event could improve Rwanda's reputation without addressing allegations of supporting armed groups, leaving Formula facing difficult questions about celebrating its African return.
- The 41-year driver for The Ferrari criticized gaps in African history education in Britain, arguing Western intervention contributed to ongoing continental issues while expressing hope for stronger African cooperation.
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"We must make sure that we work to liberate Palestine," the British legend launched on Thursday at a press conference, ahead of the US GP in Austin.
Lewis Hamilton calls to 'free Congo, Sudan, Syria and Palestine' as he discusses F1's Africa return
Lewis Hamilton has called to "free Congo, Sudan, Syria and Palestine" while discussing Formula One's return to Africa.The sport announced last week that a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of Rwanda's capital, Kigali, will be built, with a Grand Prix on the continent being rolled out in the 2030s.Formula One's decision to pick Rwanda has sparked backlash, with human rights groups labelling it a "sportswashing prize".Earlier this …
Lewis Hamilton Says 'Free Palestine' at US Grand Prix Press Conference as F1 Faces Rwanda Backlash
Lewis Hamilton called for freedom in Palestine, Congo, Sudan and Syria while supporting Formula 1's planned return to Africa despite controversy over Rwanda's selection as host.
British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton called for freedom for Palestine and African countries. Hamilton said, "Many of the problems there are still the result of colonialism and Western intervention."
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