racist abuse

Eddie Irvine has joined David Coulthard and Mark Webber in insisting that Formula 1 does not have a problem with racism - agreeing the recent jibes aimed at newly-crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton were in 'bad taste' but arguing they are not an issue 'as long as they physically don't hurt any

Formula 1's first black world champion Lewis Hamilton has rubbished Bernie Ecclestone's suggestion that the racist abuse aimed at him on a Spanish website in the run-up to last weekend's title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix was nothing more than 'a joke'.

Lewis Hamilton's father has hit back at those who continue to use the family's colour as a target for abuse, warning that every insult and slur thrown their way only serves to make the McLaren driver stronger and more determined.

Formula 1 World Champion-elect Lewis Hamilton has again found himself on the receiving end of a torrent of racist abuse from Spanish fans, on the eve of the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos this weekend.