Lewis Hamilton: No plans to 'take the knee' for US anthem

Lewis Hamilton will not kneel during United States national anthem ahead of Sunday's Formula One race in Texas.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2017 - 09:14

Lewis Hamilton will not kneel during United States national anthem ahead of Sunday's Formula One race in Texas.

Hamilton, who could become the first British driver to win four world championship titles this weekend, had considered following in the footsteps of a number of NFL stars who have protested racial inequality in the country.

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