Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton lauded Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. for his response to the racial abuse he received as a visitor in Valencia's Mestalla Stadium during their La Liga fixture last Sunday.
"It's devastating to think that, in 2023, we're still seeing these things."
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 25, 2023
Lewis Hamilton commends Vinicius Jr. after the Real Madrid player was the victim of racist abuse during a match against Valencia. pic.twitter.com/aS5m8ByNfc
The talented winger posted on social media calling out La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation for allowing racial abuse to happen every week.
Read more: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Receives Horrible Treatment From Valencia Fans
Vinicius Jr. Racial Abuse Brings Back Bad Memories For Lewis Hamilton
During the interviews in the build-up to the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton admitted that the incident "hit home" and brought back unwanted memories for him.
The Mercedes driver is the first and remains to be the only black driver in the history of the sport.
The 38-year-old brought up the abuse he experienced while racing in the U.K., Italy, France, and Spain, which the superstar described as having "hurtful" words said to him.
He then commended Vinicius Jr. for being brave amid experiencing the same thing by standing tall and strong, continuing to be humble, and being responsible because there are a lot of kids watching, according to an article by ESPN.
Hamilton previously posted an Instagram story containing Vinicius Jr.'s post, saying he stands with the Brazilian footballer.
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion was granted an honorary Brazilian citizenship last year. He won the first of his seven titles in the country at Sao Paulo in 2008.
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