Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments

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Hamilton: 'Racial element' to FIA boss' comment

Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem comparing Formula 1 drivers swearing on team radio to "rappers," saying there was a "racial element" to Ben Sulayem's comments.

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Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments on drivers swearing

SINGAPORE (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday there was a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races. In an interview with motorsport.com, Ben Sulayem said “we have to differentiate between our sport — motorsport — and rap music” when referring to drivers having a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio. “We’re not rappers, you know,” Ben Sulayem said. Respondin…

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Formula 1: “We are not rappers” – Fia President wants fewer curses on the radio

The president of the world motorsports association is calling for a reduction in the amount of insults coming from the cockpits. The drivers see the problem elsewhere. And Lewis Hamilton criticises Mohammed Ben Sulayem's choice of words.

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Hamilton points to "racial element" in FIA president's words over swearing

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Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments

Lewis Hamilton says there is a "racial element" to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races.