Lewis Hamilton to race for Mercedes in new all-black car in support of Black Lives Matter

Lewis Hamilton will race in an all-black Mercedes to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Formula One season finally begins this week. The reigning world champion has been outspoken about the lack of diversity in the sport and last month hit out his fellow drivers for ‘staying silent’ in the wake … Read more

Lewis Hamilton blasts former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone

Lewis Hamilton has called former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone ‘ignorant and uneducated’ after a controversial interview in which he said ‘black people are more racist than white people’.  The 35 -year-old posted on Instagram: ‘So sad and disappointing to read these comments. ‘Bernie is out of the sport and a different generation but this is exactly … Read more

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says ‘black people are more racist than white people’

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says ‘black people are more racist than white people’ and was ‘surprised’ that taunts from fans in blackface upset Lewis Hamilton Bernie Ecclestone, 89, says he’s ‘surprised’ Lewis Hamilton was upset by racism The six-time F1 World Champion has endured abuse from fans in black face twice Former F1 chief … Read more

Lewis Hamilton reveals he has been target of racist abuse since he was eight years old

Lewis Hamilton says he has been the target of racist abuse since he was eight years old, when children threw objects at him while he was karting, and has faced accusations of ‘not being British enough’ throughout his career Britain’s most successful Formula One driver, and six-time world champion, also revealed that spectators have ‘blacked … Read more

Lewis Hamilton shows off his ripped muscles in shirtless selfie

‘I can’t stop and I won’t’: Lewis Hamilton shows off his ripped muscles in shirtless selfie as he credits exercise with helping his mental health during this difficult time By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 09:03 BST, 19 June 2020 | Updated: 09:04 BST, 19 June 2020 Lewis Hamilton posted a shirtless selfie on Instagram … Read more

Lewis Hamilton slams politicians for criticising how Edward Colston’s monument was torn down

‘That statue should stay in the river like the 20,000 African souls who died’: Lewis Hamilton slams politicians for criticising how Edward Colston’s monument was torn down in Bristol at a Black Lives Matter protest Protesters were shown bringing the statue of Edward Colston down in Bristol Politicians Sir Keir Starmer and Priti Patel criticised … Read more

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for ‘staying silent’ in George Floyd racism row

‘I know who you are and I see you’: F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at his fellow drivers for ‘staying silent’ during George Floyd racism row and insists he ‘stands alone’ in a ‘white dominated sport’ as violent protests erupt around the world Lewis Hamilton has suffered from racist abuse during his sporting career … Read more

Lewis Hamilton surges to the top of the Sunday Times rich list

Lewis Hamilton tops Sunday Times sports rich list after winning his sixth world title, taking his fortune to £224m and overtaking David Beckham’s all-time high World champion Lewis Hamilton’s wealth rose by £37million over the past year Hamilton’s earnings have gone past the £200m mark David Beckham hit in 2013 Rory McIlroy is the only … Read more

Red Bull chief wanted F1 stars Max Verstappen and Co to CATCH coronavirus at training camp

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES   The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe held a crucial conference call with Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Tuesday to formally decide a plan and … Read more

Deliveroo to serve 500,000 free meals including pizzas, salads and pasta to NHS workers

Deliveroo will serve 500,000 free meals including pizzas, salads and pasta to NHS workers on the frontlines of Britain’s battle against coronavirus. Pizza Hut has offered 350,000 meals to the initiative while Itsu and Lewis Hamilton‘s Neat Burger have said they will offer a ‘sizeable’ number to the health service. Deliveroo customers ordering food will … Read more

Lewis Hamilton reignites planning war with neighbour David Hockney

Lewis Hamilton reignites planning war with neighbour David Hockney by proposing extension on £18m mansion ‘that will block out light at the artist’s studio’ next door Formula One champion has allegedly never set foot in the west London property  Submitted proposals for extension and a terrace at the mansion in January  Hockney and other artists … Read more

Hamilton turns down coronavirus test for ‘people who need it more than I do’

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES   The Olympic torch relay in Greece was cancelled on Friday March 13 – just a day after the flame was lit in Olympia. Large crowds mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler as he lit the cauldron in the Greek city of Sparta despite repeated warnings for spectators not to attend because of coronavirus. That forced … Read more