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Hamilton: 'I’m always going to receive negative attention'

Lewis Hamilton says the criticism leveled at him regarding his efforts towards improving the environment is an inevitable by-product of being an F1 star. Hamilton, who switched to veganism several years ago, often conveys on social media his interest in raising awareness for environmental issues, such as climate change or plastic waste. But the six-time world champion's comments have often led to him being accused of hypocrisy, having embraced a career in a sport that isn't exactly perceived as being eco-friendly. But Hamilton, who sold his private jet last year to reduce his own carbon footprint, defends his "responsible" activism, fully aware that some people will never give...
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