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F1 distances itself from Ecclestone comments about racism

F1 authorities have released a statement distancing the sport from comments made by former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Formula 1 has responded to comments said by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone in an interview this week. Speaking to CNN, Ecclestone welcomed Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton's very prominent drive to improve diversity within motorsport as he established ‘The Hamilton Commission' last week. He also said that Hamilton's participation in Black Lives Matters protests in London is ‘wonderful' and that he is ‘doing a great job' in how he uses his very visible social media presence and sporting authority to try making a difference. However, in the...
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