Hamilton says Bahrain 'death row' letter hit home


Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 12, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton said he had been moved by a letter from the son of a man facing the death penalty in Bahrain and assured activists on Saturday he would not let human rights issues go unnoticed.

Campaigners sent letters to the seven-times Formula One world champion last month before the first of two grands prix in Bahrain.

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