Lewis Hamilton: I had bananas thrown at me and was called the n-word at school

ABUSE: Lewis Hamilton said he was subjected to racist bullying at school. Pic: David Davies/PA

Lewis Hamilton said he had bananas thrown at him and was repeatedly called the “n-word” at school.

The seven-time Formula One world champion, who was born and educated in Stevenage, detailed the racial abuse in the On Purpose podcast, released on Monday.