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Piquet slammed for 'unacceptable racist' Hamilton comments

Formula 1 branded a racist term used by three-time World Champion Nelson Piquet against Lewis Hamilton as 'unacceptable' on Tuesday. The 69-year-old Brazilian, who won the world title in 1981, 1983 and 1987, used a racially offensive term when referring to Hamilton on a Brazilian podcast. 'Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no part in society,' Formula 1 said in a statement. Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect. His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are a lesson to many and something we are committed to at F1.' pic.twitter.com/HJwKokmzps — Formula 1 (@F1) June 28, 2022 Piquet was discussing an accident...
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