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Perez: Being a sportsman gives you a lot of voice

Sergio Perez has echoed the sentiments of fellow Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton by backing American sports stars in the United States who protest at racial injustice during their national anthem. Last weekend more than 150 NFL players took a defiant stance, kneeling, linking arms or raising clenched fists during the playing of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' before games. Ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend, Force India's driver Perez also gave his support on Thursday to the protesting sports stars when he told reporters, 'Being a sportsman gives you a lot of voice.' 'It is important, not only in the States, all around the world, to try to care about what is going on in the world, not...
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