Motor racing-Nothing will stop me speaking out, says Hamilton


Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 10, 2022 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

LONDON (Reuters) -Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton vowed on Wednesday to continue speaking out despite Formula One's governing body clamping down on drivers making "political" statements.

The most successful driver in the sport's history has used his platform to highlight racial injustice, promote diversity and address a range of issues from the environment to human rights.

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