Lewis Hamilton addressed FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers using profanity during Formula 1 races, suggesting there was a racial undertone to the remarks. Ben Sulayem had stated that drivers needed to refrain from swearing on the radio, drawing a comparison between the sport of motorsport and rap music, saying, “We’re not rappers, you know.” Hamilton expressed disapproval of these comments, highlighting that associating swearing with rappers in a stereotypical manner could imply a racial bias, given that many rappers are black. The seven-time champion found fault with the choice of words used by Ben Sulayem, emphasizing the potential racial element in the statement. As the Formula 1 world prepares for the Singapore Grand Prix, Hamilton’s response to Ben Sulayem’s remarks has sparked conversations about racial sensitivity and cultural stereotypes in the sport.