Hamilton thunderously booed for criticising Hungary’s LGBTQ law? – VIDEO
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton secured the 101st pole position of his career in qualifying for Sunday’s Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. However, he was booed thunderously when he got out of his car. The question is why.
According to m4sport.hu, the booing left Lewis Hamilton unbothered, but Max Verstappen did not feel it was right. Meanwhile, it angered Valtteri Bottas. The British Formula One pilot did not want to improve his time but tried to hold up his Red Bull opponents in the Q3. Furthermore, he crashed with Max Verstappen in the British Grand Prix.
The Mercedes pilot said after securing his pole position that the teamwork was fascinating, including Valtteri. “We left no stone unturned in the garage, and it is amazing to see to what extent we are together,” he said. “I respect the support I get here. To tell the truth, I have never felt so good because of booing.
It gets me fired up. So I do not mind it,”
he stated.
Later, at a press conference, he added that he does not have anything to say about it, and it is the right of the people to do so. “This is a sport, and when it is about sports, people do wild things because this is a contest, which is about our heart. But I must do something well if I face such things, and that is good for me,” he said.
However, it is not without ambiguity why Hamilton was booed at the Hungaroring yesterday. Among the supporters of Verstappen,
some placed “Cheater” banners
referring to what happened in Silverstone. Others might become angry because of Hamilton’s tactic during Q3.
Toto Wolff, the manager of Mercedes, said that it was a racist attack, and he added that Hamilton concentrates only on the competition.
Verstappen said that what happened is not acceptable,
and pilots cannot let such things confuse them. “We have to concentrate on our job. We have to perform in the car,” he said. “Fortunately, we wear a helmet during the race, so we cannot hear the reactions of the people,” he highlighted.
Hamilton’s teammate, Valtteri Bottas, defended him. He said that he did not understand why people booed and that it was not fair.
The Finnish pilot stated that he would not like to see anything like that again.
According to 444.hu, Dutch supporters booed Hamilton because he ousted Max Verstappen in the British Grand Prix. Afterwards, the Dutch pilot collided with the wall and had to be taken to the hospital.
Furthermore, yesterday, Hamilton slowed down in Q3 to hold up Verstappen and Sergio Pérez, the two pilots of the Red Bull team.
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No he wasn’t, not in the slightest! The booing was nothing at all to do with Hamilton’s support of LBGTQ, but purely sport related. What terrible journalism!
Whatever side of Politics – you may or may not – SUPPORT- in Hungary at this time – we ALL should realize – that a MASSIVE Global Microscope – is on us as a country – for number(s) of reasons.
This crowd behaviour should be – Condoned.
Hamilton – in hindsight possible made the incorrect decision to make statements, express opinion of LGBTQ Family situation – laws put in place by the present Government of Hungary – 15th June 2021.
Hamilton’s conscience in the decision he made – he has to wear all that may -either in support of his comments and position or objections – that are being “turbo charged” at him.
Hungary – our “brand” name continues to be “tarnished” and “damaged” – Globally.
The growing frustration and un-rest that is being Witness in our Country – which the present Government has “fuelled” and “feed” – by it’s “closed” – our way or no way attitudes, must take Humongous BLAME – for the growing unease that is building momentum in the citizens – the population of Hungary – from people that make up – “all stations in life” of a Country.
National Elections May 2022 – the vetting of anger, disappointment – needs of change – by the Power of our Vote – granted us – RIGHTFULLY through Democracy – this is our VOICE – our opportunity to destine the immediate and Future of Hungary.
Post 1989 – the up-coming National Elections May 2022 – this Election is without doubt of the greatest importance to Hungary’s Future – since 1989.
What direction of Government or under what Political Form of Government -do we wish to be Lead by ???
When you are a public celebrity like Hamilton is and you insert yourself into a controversial topic that is not widely supported by the public you should not be surprised when the public sends a message to you by booing and making hand gestures. No sympathy for Hamilton. He stuck his nose into a subject that is not popular with Hungarians and was clearly told by the crowd they disagree with his views. Hungarians do not like to be told what they should believe by public figures especially when it goes against their values.
Who wrote this article? The PM? How is this journalism?
Nothing to do with Hungarian internal politics – there’s loads of Verstappen fans, and they don’t like Hamilton, so they boo him, especially when he wins and Verstappen doesn’t. It’s not clever, it’s not difficult, it’s just that. But honestly… is this now what passes for journalism? I think we all feel a little dumber even having read this atrocious drivel masquerading as news.