British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, pictured here with his mother after becoming a jockey (jockey) for motorsports services, was described by Pique as a racial insult
Mercedes, and the FIA have condemned former Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet for using racist slurs against British driver Lewis Hamilton.
Pique used Portuguese-Brazilian racial profanity to describe seven-time champion Hamilton when he was involved in a high-speed collision between Hamilton and Max Verstappen at last year's Silverstone Grand Prix.
Verstappen is dating Piquet's daughter Kelly.
The racist term was used by the three-time Formula 1 world champion in November last year, but only surfaced when the interview was published on Monday.
Pique said in an interview in Portuguese with Motorsports Talk.
Pique's comments were widely condemned.
On Tuesday, Hamilton responded to Pique's comments in a series of Twitter posts, writing "Vamos focar em mudar a Mentalidade" in Portuguese, "Let's focus on changing the mindset."
Vamos focar em mudar a mentalidade
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 28, 2022
Hamilton, who has the most victories in Formula 1 history, said it was time to act against racism.
"It's more than just language," Hamilton said on Twitter. "These are old mindsets [that need] to change and have no place in our sport." "I was surrounded by these situations and focused my whole life. There was a lot of time to learn. It was time to act."
Pique's comments have been widely condemned in sports.
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 28, 2022
"Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any way and has no role in society," F1 said in a statement on Twitter. “Lewis is a great ambassador for our sport and deserves respect.
"His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are a lesson to many and we are committed to F1."
The Mercedes team led by Hamilton also condemned the comments.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team said: "We condemn in the strongest terms any use of racist or discriminatory language of any kind. Lewis has led our sport's efforts to combat racism and is a true champion of diversity both on and off the track." License.
"Together we share a vision for a diverse and inclusive motorsport, and this incident underscores the critical importance of continuing the fight for a better future."
The FIA, motorsport's governing body, reiterated its support for "Hamilton's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motorsport".
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) June 28, 2022
"The FIA strongly condemns any racist or discriminatory language or behavior that has no place in sport or in the wider community," she added.
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