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Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after Hamilton racist slur: 'He's definitely not a racist'

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Nelson Piquet used a racial slur towards Lewis Hamilton in an interview that surfaced this week. The former Brazilian racer and three-time world champion apologised to Hamilton afterwards, admitting his words were "ill thought out", but denied any racial intent. Max Verstappen has condemned Piqueet's comments, but has insisted he is not a racist. Hamilton said that "archaic mindsets need to change"

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The Independent

Max Verstappen believes Nelson Piquet is not a racist

Verstappen described Piquet, the father of his girlfriend Kelly, as a ‘nice and relaxed guy’ but admitted the word the Brazilian used to describe Lewis Hamilton was ‘not correct’

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Max Verstappen makes bold 'not a racist' defence of Nelson Piquet in Lewis Hamilton row

MAX VERSTAPPEN has claimed Nelson Piquet is "not a racist" as Lewis Hamilton race row intensifies at British Grand Prix.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News24

Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after Hamilton racist slur: 'He's definitely not a racist'

World champion Max Verstappen insists Nelson Piquet is not racist and believes it is wrong to expel him from Formula One.

2 years ago·South Africa

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ESPN

Verstappen says Piquet 'definitely not a racist'

Max Verstappen said the racial slur Nelson Piquet used to describe Lewis Hamilton is "not correct" but insisted the three-time world champion is "definitely not a racist."

2 years ago·United States

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Sports Illustrated

Verstappen: Piquet ’Not a Racist,’ Remark About Hamilton ’Not Correct’

Although the Red Bull driver defended his father-in-law’s character, he did condemn the language used by the three-time F1 world champion.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Eurosport

Max Verstappen insists Nelson Piquet is 'not a racist' as Lewis Hamilton hits out at 'older voices'

"Max Verstappen has insisted Nelson Piquet is “not a racist” but has condemned his comments that have recently surfaced on Lewis Hamilton, labelling them “very offensive”. Verstappen, partner of Piquet\u0027s daughter Kelly, believes he should not be banned from the F1 paddock, whilst Hamilton says “older voices” should not be given a platform."

2 years ago

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Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after Hamilton racist slur: 'He's definitely not a racist'

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Max Verstappen believes Nelson Piquet is not a racist

Max Verstappen believes Nelson Piquet is not a racist

Max Verstappen makes bold 'not a racist' defence of Nelson Piquet in Lewis Hamilton row

Max Verstappen makes bold 'not a racist' defence of Nelson Piquet in Lewis Hamilton row

Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after Hamilton racist slur: 'He's definitely not a racist'

Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after Hamilton racist slur: 'He's definitely not a racist'

Verstappen says Piquet 'definitely not a racist'

Verstappen says Piquet 'definitely not a racist'

Verstappen: Piquet ’Not a Racist,’ Remark About Hamilton ’Not Correct’

Verstappen: Piquet ’Not a Racist,’ Remark About Hamilton ’Not Correct’

Max Verstappen insists Nelson Piquet is 'not a racist' as Lewis Hamilton hits out at 'older voices'

Max Verstappen insists Nelson Piquet is 'not a racist' as Lewis Hamilton hits out at 'older voices'

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