Lewis Hamilton in Racist Attack at Spain’s Grand Prix
Filed under: News, Sports News | By: Kerry
Posted on: February 4, 2008 | 2 Comments
F1 Chiefs have warned that Racists who taunted Lewis Hamilton during pit stops could cost Spain its Grand Prix.
It’s said that the officials have warned that they could be stripped of their events if there is a repeat of the abuse during pre-season tests.
The Circuit de Catalunya is scheduled to stage the Spanish Grand Prix in May with Valencia due to host the European Grand Prix for the first time three months later.
It’s said that up to seven racists were shown wearing white T-shirts with “Hamilton’s Familly” mis-spelled on the front and “Alonso No1” on the back.
A spokesman for Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, said that “The FIA is surprised and disappointed at the abuse directed at Lewis Hamilton. An act of this kind is a clear breach of the principles enshrined in the FIA statutes and any repetition will result in sanctions.”
Test team manager Indy Lull said: “It is not right the way Lewis is being treated.”
Montmelo circuit director Ramon Pradera said: “We would like to make a plea to the fans to behave correctly. No type of offensive behaviour can be tolerated.”
Apparently Spain has been accused of not doing enough to stop racism at sporting events. What do you think?
Last October, its top racing official Carlos Gracia claimed Britain was racist and said it was ironic that fans here were counting on a black driver. He said that “It is perfectly normal for a British team and British fans to want to succeed in F1, but it is ironic that the racists in England are having to rely on a coloured pilot.”
His comments sparked a storm of fury across Europe
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what a bunch of spanish idiots.i always thought
the spanish were considered coloured,so where
do they get off being racist bafoons.
I think that these monkey stupid ass freaks should leave people with diffrent colours alone they are jeleous of the people that just do better than then i really do think it is their parents upbringings fault any way they should piss off to hell.(Monkey idiots).
ps: I think they should have of put them in jail or be hunged!