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Hamilton, Perez back US anthem protests
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton on Thursday backed American sports stars who protest at racial injustice during their national anthem, a stance supported by Mexican driver Sergio Perez. The three-time Formula One world champion Hamilton has been vociferous on social media in supporting players in the NFL and other sports who have "taken the knee" during the national anthem. "I really think I can identify with those individuals, hence the posts I put up," Hamilton told reporters at the Sepang International Circuit ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix "I think it's open for anyone to have freedom of speech," Mercedes driver Hamilton said. "I...
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