News Details

Leclerc hits out at accusations of racism over refusal to kneel

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has hit out at suggestions he is racist or doesn't care about the drive for equality because he has refused to take a knee before races this season. Leclerc is one of a handful of drivers who have not knelt before races, choosing to instead stand whilst wearing an ‘End Racism' t-shirt. The 22-year-old insists he fully supports the campaign but has some misgivings about the Black Lives Matter movement because it has led to violent protests, particularly in the US. But those comments have been twisted by some to suggest he doesn't support the movement or is racist himself, which Leclerc has angrily hit out at as completely false....
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

To take a knee or not to take a knee…

Formula 1 drivers remained divided when it came to taking-a-knee ahead of...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Leclerc furious with accusations: "It's very...

This afternoon, Charles Leclerc strongly resisted the...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

Leclerc: I am not a racist

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc hit out on Thursday at those who accused him...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Hamilton praises F1’s ‘much better job’ with...

Lewis Hamilton felt Formula 1 did “a much better job” with its...
5y ago from Crash.net

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...

Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...

Yamaha admits 2026 MotoGP performance will decide...

Yamaha knows it must deliver a more competitive 2026 MotoGP bike to...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Will Power sees ‘all the ingredients’ for a...

Will Power is approaching the beginning of his new IndyCar chapter, with...

Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500

Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...

Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...

McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Report: Mikel Arteta sets sights on signing mercurial...

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Iago Machado. The...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Talks held: Latest on Arsenal & Barcelona...

Arsenal and Barcelona could reportedly be set for a major transfer battle...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Champions League review: Bodø/Glimt stun again as...

enal remained on top of the Champions League on the penultimate matchday...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com

“It’s a horrible place to go” - Jermaine Pennant...

Jermaine Pennant has backed Liverpool to get the better of Arsenal if both...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.