Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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Florida, under the ultra-conservative Republican regime of Ron DeSantis, has been in the news lately for a series of restrictive laws against the LGBTQ movement, and the 38-year-old F1 driver has not been shy about criticizing the movement!
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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De Santis is campaigning with the Don't Say Gay law to prevent discussion of LGBTQ groups.
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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Hamilton said, "I support the community members here."
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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"I hope they continue to hold out and push back."
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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Lewis even goes so far as to compare F1's passage through Florida with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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"It's no different than when we were in Arabia."
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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Hamilton will in fact proudly wear the rainbow colors on his helmet: "I'll have the rainbow on my helmet."
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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Hamilton is a proud supporter of human rights and understands the importance of using his platform to support causes and social movements...
Lewis Hamilton compares Florida to Saudi Arabia
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...he who has spoken out in the past on Black Lives Matter, Breonna Taylor, women's rights, as well as LGBTQ behalf.