Formula One: I’m being victimised, says Hamilton

Hamilton claimed he was being victimised after being called to face the race stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix.


Afp May 30, 2011 Less than a minute read

MONTE CARLO:


Aggrieved McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton claimed he was being victimised after being called to face the race stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix but had to clarify his comments after suggesting the issue was connected to colour.


Hamilton expressed his annoyance after being penalised twice during the race - won by Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel - and then punished for one misdemeanor before being summoned to appear before the stewards.

“It’s an absolute frickin’ joke,” he told the BBC. “I’ve been to see the stewards five times in six races this season.” Asked why, Hamilton responded, “Maybe it’s because I’m black! That’s what Ali G says.”

Published in The Express Tribune, May 31st, 2011.

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