Lewis Hamilton: 'Racial element' to FIA boss' 'rapper' comment


Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 19, 2024 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton understands Formula 1's goal of cleaning up salty language on team radios, although he takes offense with how the situation has been portrayed, ESPN reported Thursday.

Calling it "stereotypical" with a "racial element," Hamilton took issue with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem referring to offensive language on team radios as "rap music."

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