Bukayo Saka has faced unfair criticism from the English press on several occasions. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 world champion, denounced the biased blame that the media puts on black players and athletes. After the English football team’s defeat to Iceland, the media and critics were quick to target Saka and others for their poor performance.
Saka, an English footballer who plays for Arsenal and the national team of England, has consistently been criticized and faced negative reactions due to his racial background. Both at the club and international level, he has been unfairly targeted because of his race.
Hamilton showed his support for Saka after he was heavily criticized for his performance in the game against Iceland before the 2024 Euro Cup. Hamilton urged the English media to take an impartial approach towards the whole team, instead of focusing on black players because of their race.
Lewis Hamilton shared a post on his Instagram story, calling for the English media to be held accountable for constantly defaming black players. As a strong advocate against racism, Hamilton has spoken out about the scrutiny faced by black individuals worldwide on several occasions. Being the only black driver in Formula 1 history, he has been a vocal advocate for equality throughout his career.
The head of the Mercedes team recently explained the situation to Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz amid rumors that Sainz could join Mercedes in 2025. Sainz is currently without a team for the upcoming season, as he will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.
Mercedes ha estado discutiendo con la joven sensación de la F2, George Russell, quien es considerado un fuerte candidato para un puesto en el equipo la próxima temporada. Toto Wolff, el jefe del equipo, ha expresado el interés del equipo en invertir en sus jóvenes talentos, aunque aún no se ha tomado una decisión final.
Carlos Sainz ha tenido un buen desempeño esta temporada y ha despertado interés de otros equipos en la categoría. Sin embargo, aún está esperando una decisión definitiva sobre su futuro para el próximo año, mientras busca demostrar sus habilidades durante la temporada de 2024 en curso.