A video of Nelson Piquet appeared in 2022, where he used an N-word against Lewis Hamilton. The former Brazilian race driver received a major backlash for his actions.
He was banned from the paddock access and FIA events. Moreover, he was reported to pay a fine of $1.8 million as ordered by the Brazilian court for his alleged racist comments.
Piquet later released a press statement and claimed that he was not being a racist and didn’t intend to cause harm. He even claimed it to be a Portuguese word often used in Brazil. However, nobody bought his argument.
Raphael Varane came in to support Lewis Hamilton
After Piquet’s video went viral, Hamilton stood up for himself and demanded that people isolate such personalities who still have such ideologies. The seven-time world champion received colossal support from every sphere, including Manchester United star Raphael Varane.
“There is no place for racism in any sport, industry or walk of life. Lewis, continue to shine the great light that you do. I stand with you,” wrote Varane on Twitter.
There is no place for racism in any sport, industry or walk of life.
Lewis, continue to shine the great light that you do. I stand with you 💪🏾 https://t.co/3uCajiiedO
— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane) June 28, 2022
Varane has been vocal about racism in his sport as well. The French footballer once mentioned that taking a knee has lately lost its significance. Instead, the real change will come while playing together and staying united.
Mercedes star to buy in Manchester United
Last year, Manchester United’s owners— the Glazers Family, decided to keep the club on sale. According to recent reports, the UK’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe is inching closer to a takeover of the Theatre of Dreams as his gigantic bid takes shape.
The reports also mention that the Mercedes superstar is interested in contributing to Ratcliffe’s launch bid. Hamilton, in the recent past, has been interested in taking over several sports franchises.
He was also eyeing being a part of the Chelsea takeover that happened after Roman Ambrovich was forced to sell the club amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Soon, he became a part of the group that bought the NFL team Denver Broncos this summer. Will he face a similar success with Manchester United? That remains to be seen.
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