FIA boss used 'stereotypical' language - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has criticized FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for employing "stereotypical" language that carries a "racial element" in his efforts to curb the airing of profanity during Formula 1 events.

Ben Sulayem, who leads the governing body of motorsport, remarked that F1 needs to "distinguish between our sport - motorsport - and rap music."

In response, Hamilton stated, "Referring to 'rappers' is quite stereotypical. When you consider it, the majority of rappers are black."

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