In an interview on a Brazilian podcast in November 2021, Piquet used a racial slur referring to seven-time world champion Hamilton, while being asked on his views on Hamilton's British Grand Prix clash withPiquet soon apologised for his remarks, stating his language"was ill thought out, and I make no defence for it".
But four human rights groups, including Brazil's National LGBT+ Alliance, took the matter to court, suing Piquet for 10 million Brazilian reals for moral damages. In the decision, the judge in question stated that the size of the fine represents not only"the reparatory function of civil responsibility, but also the punitive function, precisely so that as a society we can one day get rid of the pernicious acts that are racism and homophobia".in a response on social media Hamilton wrote
"It's more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I've been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action."Piquet, 70, was subsequently barred from the F1 paddock and was also suspended as an honorary member of the British BRDC.
We’re will the money go ?
He would have been given a car if this was NASCAR
brazil has no freedom of speech? what happens when they decide to fine, imprison, and execute anyone who shares a different opinion about anything the politicians/ruling elite disagree with? slippery slope. freedom of speech exists for a reason.
Lewis is of course a honorary Brazilian citizen and was not a Bolsonaro fan!
Should've been more
its 2023 and theres no freedom of speech
What a load of snowflake shit. Who's account does the 950k go into.
This is a joke.
NOT A CRIME!
Bravo! About time !
Someone gonna pocket that money In, aint gonna help anybody. Brazil probably didn't care about the slur but the money they could get out of him.
nelsinho piquet bateu de propósito?
'The statement, however, reinforced that Piquet’s actions “affect not only the individual rights of the victim, but the values of the entire community, and of the black population and the LGBTQIA+ community in particular.' This is the problem. Right here.