Monday, February 18, 2008

Racist abuse toward Lewis Hamilton is just an isolated incident

The racism abuse suffered by Lewis Hamilton is just an isolated incident, said FIA chairman, Bernie Ecclestone; he further added that anti-racism campaign by FIA is unnecessary. The abuse occurred during a practice session, when a group of people show up with blackened face.

That would give those people attention that they actually want, he said to BBC. Hamilton is targeted by Spanish F1 fans due to his rivalry with the former McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso. FIA has threatened to cancel the Barcelona race altogether when this incident is repeated.

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