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Marshal quits Saudi GP after disgusting comment aimed at Hamilton

A marshal working the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend has quit after directing a horrific comment at Sir Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton said in December ahead of the inaugural race in Jeddah that he did not feel “comfortable” racing in Saudi Arabia, and the Briton reiterated that point to the media this weekend. “I don't really know what to say. My position is still the same as when I spoke here last year,” he said. 'There's not really a lot that I can say that's going to make much of a difference,' he continued. 'It's obviously mind-blowing to hear the stories… I've heard that there's a letter sent to me from a 14-year-old that's on death row… When you are 14 you don't...
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