In an interview Nelson Piquet condemned Lewis Hamilton and F1

During an interview, Nelson Piquet used a racial argument against Hamilton that Lewis Hamilton condemned.

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During last year's British Grand Prix, when Mercedes and Max Verstappen collided on the first lap at Silverstone,

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A Brazilian derogatory term was used in a Portuguese podcast this week.

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Piquet, the father of Verstappen's girlfriend, used a racist term to describe Hamilton's car.

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It was "lucky" for Hamilton to continue the race, according to Piquet.

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"This is more than language. Our sport should not tolerate these archaic mindsets."

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I've been surrounded by them.We have had plenty of time to learn. Now is the time to take action.

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A statement from F1 also condemned the term used by Piquet in Portuguese.

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A man like Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect.

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In addition to his tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion, F1 is committed to this.

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Lewis has spearheaded our sport's efforts to combat racism, as Mercedes stated in a statement.

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This incident reinforces our vision of a diverse and inclusive motorsport, and we must continue striving.

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