‘I was told to back down and don’t support Colin Kaepernick’Six drivers do not take a knee at Austrian Grand PrixLewis Hamilton has revealed his regret at not making a more public stand against racism after he was warned off doing so several years ago.On Sunday at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, Formula One became the first international sporting event where participants took a knee, although six of the drivers chose not to. Hamilton endured a difficult afternoon at the Red Bull Ring, finishing fourth after being demoted from second place following a collision with Red Bull’s Alexander Albon, with his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas taking the win. Related: Valtteri Bottas wins F1 Austrian Grand Prix after Hamilton suffers penalty Continue readingreadfullarticle
