2020 Tuscan GP - Mugello

[Nitrodaze]

A normally happier after a victory Toto was shown in the crowd not smiling while the anthems were playing .
And , a short while later he took it off .

I understand the message , but the podium has never been a place where any kind of political message has been allowed .

Lewis has done a lot to put this movement forward , and F1 responded with a moment for the cause before every race .

In my opinion , and , I believe , the rules , taking it onto the podium , a sacred place , is going too far .
It would look horrible to sanction him , but it deserves some attention , as it could set a dangerous precedent for future podia .

In F1, l understand political statements has rarely taken place on the podium. But this is not unusual in sport. It may be hard to see this happening but the impetus for him to do this is a real and difficult problem. Below is a sky news video of a young lad sitting peacefully in police costody being attacked for no reason. He was not resistant or abusive. The police officer just launched into him.

https://news.sky.com/video/black-liv...nager-12066151

You might find what Hamilton is doing problematic but the message that he is alerting us about is more problematic and real and happens regularly without sanction.

Besides, this is a peaceful call for action to clamp down on this problem. If we don't heed this peacefull call for action, then the next level may not be to anyones liking.