Lewis Hamilton suffered racist abusions online after winning the British Grand Prix, with Facebook’s social media firms said on Monday it had removed a number of comments on Instagram.
The world champion seven times celebrated the eighth Grand Prix victory record on Sunday at Silverstone after fighting from a 10 second penalty for the first round collision ended with the Max Verstappen rival title in the hospital.
The 36-year-old Mercedes driver is targeted for hours online after victory, with racist messages including Monkey Emoji sent in return to the post with the Mercedes team on Instagram.
“Racist abuse aimed at Hamilton during and after the British Grand Prix is ​​not acceptable and we have deleted a number of comments from Instagram,” Facebook spokesman, who has an Instagram statement, said in a statement.
“In addition to our work to delete comments and accounts that repeatedly damage our rules, there are safety features available, including comment filters and message controls, which can mean no one must see this type of abuse.” There is no single thing that will fix it overnight but we are committed to work to keep our community safe from harassment.
“In a joint statement, Mercedes, Formula One and motor sports governing Fia’s body condemning Hamilton’s abuse and seeks punishment for those who are guilty.” These people do not have a place in our sport and we urge that those responsible must be responsible for their actions, “the statement reads.” Formula One, FIA, driver and team work to build more diverse and inclusive sports and unacceptable instances.
Online abuse must be highlighted and removed.
“The Red Bull Verstappen team, who criticized Hamilton’s driving on Sunday, joined the criticism.” While we may be fierce rivals on track, we are all u nited against racism, “said the team in a statement.” We condemn any racist abuse against our team, our competitors and our fans.
“As our team was disgusted and sad to witness abuse Lewis racist experienced yesterday on social media after a collision with Max.
“There has never been a reason for it, of course there is no place for it in our sport and those responsible must be responsible.” Hamilton has become a vocal advocate for social justice and at Between the supporters of the ‘Black Life Material’ movement.
He said before the race he was inspired by the reaction of the English football player for racist abuse after their penalty defeat by Italy in the final of the European Championship this month.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with social media companies last week To ask them to step against online harassment.