Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton raises podium fist to salute global anti-racism protests after taking his first victory of season at Styrian Grand Prix
The Briton, a six-time world champion who is now six wins short of equalling Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 91, has been an outspoken in support of anti-racism campaigners and for equal opportunities.
Hamilton had also clenched a fist while standing on his racing car, this season painted black rather than the usual silver. The clenched fist gesture echoed that of sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the podium at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. READ MORE:"Some people were asking 'How long do we have to continue to do this?' Some felt like one was enough last week, and I just had to them that racism is going to be here for probably longer than our time here," Hamilton said.
"People of colour who are subject to racism don't have time to 'take a moment' to protest and that be it. We've got to continue to push for equality and raise awareness for it." Hamilton has spoken out against racism since the death in May of George Floyd — a handcuffed and unarmed Black man — after a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly eight minutes in May.
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