Hamilton on human rights: “Formula 1 must do more”

“I always felt a responsibility. When the sport goes to these countries, we have an obligation to raise awareness and try to leave a positive impact in these countries," said Mercedes driver Hamilton on the sidelines of the season opener in Bahrain. This view has “not always been shared” in sport, “neither by teams nor by people in high positions, but there is undoubtedly more that needs to be done. Time will tell whether that will be the case,” the Englishman continued. Amnesty International continues to accuse the Kingdom of Bahrain of serious human rights violations and suppression of freedom of expression and assembly. Formula 2004 has been playing in the country since 1. Record winner Hamilton admitted that he was “not sure” that the human rights situation had improved since he was driving in the country. “Muzzle” from the World Motorsport Association The world motorsport association FIA recently tightened its ban on political statements by drivers. “Political, religious and personal statements or comments” constitute a violation of the rules on official occasions on the track unless they are approved in advance. This applies to statements or signs during the award ceremonies, the drivers' parade or even during official press conferences, if the drivers do not answer a direct question from a journalist. However, the pilots are not bound by the directive on their social media channels. They are also allowed to express themselves freely in television interviews, the Fia assured. The race stewards decide on possible sanctions in the event of violations of the rule on expression of opinions. The catalog of punishments ranges from a warning to a fine, the obligation to do social work, to penalty laps and even exclusion from the race.

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Hamilton on human rights: “Formula 1 must do more”

Superstar Lewis Hamilton (38) demands that Formula 1 continue to support human rights in politically controversial countries. The FIA has just imposed a “muzzle” on its pilots.

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Hamilton on human rights: “Formula 1 must do more”

Superstar Lewis Hamilton (38) demands that Formula 1 continue to support human rights in politically controversial countries. The FIA ​​has just imposed a “muzzle” on its pilots.

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Superstar Lewis Hamilton (38) demands that Formula 1 continue to support human rights in politically controversial countries. The FIA has just imposed a “muzzle” on its pilots.