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Lewis Hamilton believes there was “a racial element” to the words FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem used when talking about a potential clampdown on Formula 1 broadcasting radio messages that contain swearing
Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comments about potential clampdown on F1 radio messages containing swearing. Hamilton expressed support for reviewing expletives but criticized Ben Sulayem’s comparison to rappers as stereotypical and racially insensitive. He emphasized the need for restraint in language due to the influence on younger audiences. F1 rivals Lando Norris and Max Verstappen disapproved of a strict clampdown on swearing, suggesting measures to limit broadcasting or implement delays for censorship. Verstappen highlighted the importance of controlling what is broadcasted to the audience. All drivers recognize the need for responsibility in their public expressions due to their broad impact on followers and fans.
