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Former Formula 1 CEO Said He Would Take A Bullet For Vladimir Putin, Adding To Sport's Recent Controversies

The global racing sport of Formula One is seeing strong viewership and an increased fan base. The sport may find itself in PR crisis mode with its former CEO of 40-plus years making some positive comments about one of the most hated men in the world, adding to the recent controversy…

Benzinga

Max Verstappen says Nelson Piquet F1 paddock ban a mistake but condemns racist slur towards Lewis Hamilton

The Red Bull driver who is the partner of the Brazilian's daughter Kelly says the three-times world champion is not a racist

Chronicle Live

Bernie Ecclestone in yet another car-crash interview as he clashes with Piers Morgan

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone appeared on Piers Morgan's show Uncensored tonight and defended his praise of Vladimir Putin and made comments about Nelson Piquet's alleged racial slur

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Lewis Hamilton says F1’s ‘older voices’ should no longer be given a platform

The use of a racial slur by Nelson Piquet emerged this week, while Bernie Ecclestone spoke positively about Vladimir Putin.

The National (Scotland)

Max Verstappen defends Nelson Piquet after racial slur at Lewis Hamilton

Red Bull ace Max Verstappen said that while he massively condemns Nelson Piquet's words towards Lewis Hamilton, he insisted he is "not a racist" and is a "nice guy"

Daily Mirror

Verstappen claims Piquet is not racist as Hamilton tells F1 to do more on diversity

Max Verstappen has admitted that comments by Nelson Piquet, his partner’s father, about Lewis Hamilton were wrong but insisted the former champion is ‘definitely not a racist’

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Hamilton hits out at "old voices" as he issues emotional plea in wake of race storm

Hamilton spoke at length about F1's '"old voices" in the week it emerged he had been the target of a racist slur from Nelson Piquet, he was told by Jackie Stewart to retire and Bernie Ecclestone defended Vladimir Putin

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Max Verstappen speaks out after partner's dad Nelson Piquet's racial Lewis Hamilton slur

Verstappen said he and all other drivers in Formula 1 are supportive of Hamilton and his efforts to combat racism in the sport, in the wake of a racial slur used by his girlfriend's father in reference to the Mercedes star

Daily Mirror

Nelson Piquet banned from British Grand Prix after racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton

Footage recently surfaced of the Brazilian former F1 world champion using a racial slur to describe Mercedes star Hamilton, and has now been banned from Silverstone as punishment

Daily Mirror

Bernie Ecclestone says he would “take a bullet” for Vladimir Putin

The Former F1 boss made the comments while appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain earlier today.

Irish Mirror

F1 respond to Bernie Ecclestone claim that he'd 'take a bullet' for Vladimir Putin

Following former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone's startling comments on Good Morning Britain, F1 issued a swift response distanced themselves from his claims

Daily Mirror

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he'd 'take a bullet' for Vladimir Putin

The ex-Formula One supremo defended Russia's leader, claimed Ukraine could have avoided war and called Putin a 'first class person'

Chronicle Live

Bernie Ecclestone says he would ‘take bullet’ for Vladimir Putin in bizarre GMB interview

Former F1 boss described Putin as a ‘sensible’ man and said thousands of deaths in Ukraine were not ‘intentional’

Evening Standard

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone tells GMB viewers that he would 'take a bullet' for Vladimir Putin

"He’s a first class person and what he’s doing is something he believes is the right thing for Russia."

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Bernie Ecclestone sparks outrage as he labels Vladimir Putin a "decent" man who he'd "take a bullet for" on GMB

Masses of people expressed their outrage as the ex Formula One boss said Lewis Hamilton should ignore racist slur in Nelson Piquet defence

Daily Mirror

Bernie Ecclestone says Lewis Hamilton should ignore racist slur in Nelson Piquet defence

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has had his say on the racism row engulfing the sport - siding with friend and former driver Nelson Piquet over Lewis Hamilton

Daily Mirror

'Nelson Piquet's racism towards Lewis Hamilton deserves a lifetime F1 ban'

Eva Simpson says F1 bosses need to do more than talk following the Nelson Piquet's racist slurs against seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton during a podcast interview

Chicago Sun-Times

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Reports: Piquet Banned From F1 Paddock After Racist Remark

The three-time F1 world champion used racist language to describe Lewis Hamilton in an interview last year.

Daily Mirror

Nelson Piquet 'banned from F1 paddock' following Lewis Hamilton racism controversy

F1 legend Nelson Piquet may never be seen in the paddock again following reports the Brazilian has been banned as a result of racist comments he made concerning Lewis Hamilton

The National (Scotland)

Piquet apologises to Hamilton but claims comment was mistranslated

NELSON PIQUET has apologised “wholeheartedly” after using an offensive expression when discussing Lewis Hamilton in an interview last year but…

The Guardian - UK

Nelson Piquet denies using racial slur but apologises to Lewis Hamilton

Nelson Piquet has denied making a racist slur against Lewis Hamilton but admitted his comments were ill thought out and apologised

Daily Mirror

Nelson Piquet apologises for Lewis Hamilton comments but denies racist intent

After Nelson Piquet was widely criticised for his comments on Lewis Hamilton, including by the Brit himself, the Brazilian has apologised - but insists he had not intended to be racist

Evening Standard

Nelson Piquet sorry for Lewis Hamilton remarks but insists there was no racist intent

Nelson Piquet has apologised for recent language used against Lewis Hamilton, but insists there was no racist intent.

Daily Mirror

Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet likes post defending dad after Lewis Hamilton slur

Nelson Piquet used a racial slur to describe Lewis Hamilton and his daughter Kelly, who is dating Hamilton's rival Max Verstappen, has liked a post from a relative defending her father

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