As environmental activists swarmed the track during the British GP, Lewis Hamilton urged caution, even though the Briton indicated he supported the fight.
The incident was somewhat overshadowed by Guanyu Zhouk’s terrible crash, which was thankfully not serious. But another tragedy was narrowly avoided at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. During the first lap, several demonstrators invaded the track to sit on the circuit, just before the passage of the pilots.
We will not be spectators to government inaction. There can be NO NEW OIL in the UK. And whilst there is, action will continue. #BritishGP2022 #Formula1 #F1 #JustStopOil pic.twitter.com/5c1HXuWoXk
— JustStopOil (@JustStop_Oil) July 3, 2022
Fortunately, because of Zhou’s crash, the pilots were under red flag, so far from being at full speed. This is what allowed them to avoid these intruders without difficulty. “As soon as I came out of turn five, I saw three guys running towards mesaid the winner of the day, Carlos Sainz.People have the opportunity to express themselves because it is their right, but I don’t think jumping on a Formula 1 track is the best way to do it, and put yourself and other drivers in danger . »
A group of supporters of Just Stop Oil have stormed the track at #BritishGP2022
If you are more outraged about this disruption than our world being burned before our eyes, then you need to get your priorities straight. pic.twitter.com/lg44Uaj8nc— JustStopOil (@JustStop_Oil) July 3, 2022
These demonstrators are environmental activists, from the “Just Stop Oil” collective (which calls for the abandonment of the use of fossil fuels). Recently, two of its members stuck their hands to a Van Gogh painting in London. F1 and British sports star Lewis Hamilton has said he supports their fight, but the seven-time world champion has urged caution.
Two environmental activists stick to the frame of a #Van Gogh at #London https://t.co/wPNqQBFRdW via @Figaro_Culture pic.twitter.com/mXLOEf1tsY
— Olivier Delcroix (@Delcroixx) July 1, 2022
“As we have seen today, it is a very dangerous sport, said Hamilton in a text relayed by Mercedes. I was unaware of the protests today, and while I will always support those who stand up for what they believe in, it must be done safely. Please don’t jump on our racetracks to protest, we don’t want to put you in danger. »
A quick message from @LewisHamilton 👇 pic.twitter.com/G8bsjto5gW
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) July 3, 2022
