Spanish F1 fans not racist, declares Alonso

FERNANDO ALONSO insists Spain is not a racist country in the wake of the abuse former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton suffered there.

The Oviedo-born driver also believes there is no need for the anti-racism campaign due to be launched at April’s Spanish Grand Prix by motor racing’s world governing body, the FIA.

Alonso’s comments stem from an incident during a test session in Barcelona just over a fortnight ago when Hamilton was targeted by a small minority of spectators.