Even Facebook has waded into allegations that Lewis Hamilton was the subject of racial abuse in the wake of Max Verstappen’s high speed crash last Sunday. “Formula 1, the FIA, the drivers and the teams are working to build a more diverse and inclusive sport, and such unacceptable instances of online abuse must be highlighted and eliminated,” the statement added. “I personally feel strongly that those responsible for this sort of abuse should be held to account,” team boss Christian Horner was quoted as saying. Next, the F1 drivers’ union GPDA joined the movement, saying all the drivers “stand united to condemn the racist abuse Lewis Hamilton was subjected to”. “There is no place, in our sport or society, for abuse of any kind,” the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association added.

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