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F1 pledges support to Lewis Hamilton after world champion speaks out over racism

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Formula One chief Ross Brawn has pledged the organisation's support to Lewis Hamilton after the world champion spoke out against racism.

Six-time champion Hamilton - the F1 grid's only black driver - prompted anti-racism messages from several drivers after called on the sport to speak out following the death of George Floyd in the United States.

The 35-year-old also spoke out in support of Black Lives Matter protesters who tore down a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol over the weekend, and called on governments worldwide to remove symbols of racism.

Hamilton has long called for greater diversity within his sport - and now F1 managing director Brawn has said the organisation is right behind him. "We are F1 have recognised

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