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Ecclestone backs Hamilton's rage over racial abuse
Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton is right to speak out against racial abuse following the death of George Floyd. Floyds's death last week in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck has brought the issue of racial prejudice to worldwide attention. And Hamilton, Formula 1's only black driver, was one of many sports stars and celebrities around the world to speak out against racial abuse since the incident. The six-time World Champion said he was 'completely overcome with rage at the sight of such blatant disregard for the lives of our people'. And Ecclestone says he supports Hamilton's actions and those of sports stars and celebrities on a whole to make...
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