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Hamilton ‘sad and disappointed’ at Ecclestone comments
Lewis Hamilton has reacted with frustration via social media to controversial comments made by former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone regarding race and inequality. In an interview with CNN, Ecclestone praised six-time F1 world champion Hamilton for his public leadership on the issue and his plan to set up a commission with the aim of increasing diversity in motorsport. However, he went on to downplay the effect that commission would have on F1. 'I don't think it's going to do anything bad or good for Formula 1,' said the 89-year-old Ecclestone, who was replaced as F1 CEO by Chase Carey following the sport's takeover by Liberty Media. 'It'll just make people think which is more...
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