Lewis Hamilton demands “justice” for teenager Ralph Yarl who was shot

Lewis Hamilton has called for “justice” for Ralph Yarl, the teenager who was shot in America.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, Mexico,
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Mexican Grand…

Yarl, aged♒ 16, was shot when he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell when collecting his younger siblings.

Andrew Lester, 84, has been ꦦcharged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action, prosecutors saꦿid.

Lewis Hamilton demands “justice” for teenager who was shot

Yarl survived the shooting. Prosecutors said there was a "racial component" to i💯t.

President Joe Biden phoned his family to speak with them after th♎e shooting, his family say.

Mercedes F1 driver Hamilt✃on has now added his voice to the growing protests after the teenager was🐬 shot.

"Ralph Yarl is just a kid and was shot for making a simple mistake," Hamilton wrote. "Thank God he's a💞live, there needs to be justice!"

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Hamilton’s social activism is a key part of his character and he has regu🐼larly supported causes close to his heart.

He famously took a knee on the F1 grid wearing a t-shirt which read: “Arrest the cops who killed Breon🃏na Taylor.”

This seasoꦿn a new FIA rule was introduced which stated that drivers cannot make “personal, religious and political statements” without written permission.

Hamilton was among the drivers who criti😼cised the new rule.

It was later clarified by the FIA that drivers could use their𝐆 own social media platforms however they wish - meaning Hamilton’s support🌠 of Yarl is not breaking any rule.

When drivers can "express their own views"

  • Social media

  • During interviews with media

  • During pre♌ss conferences in response to a direct question

When drivers cannot "express their own views"

  • FIA pꦉress conferences (ღexcept in response to a direct question)

  • Activities on𝔍 the track💦, podium, during national anthem or drivers' parade

  • Pre or post-rཧace - the podium, cooldown room, photo sessions

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