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Hamilton reveals "go back to your country" abuse drove him on as a kid
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was once told to "go back to your country" as part of the racist abuse he was forced to endure and that fired him up to become a Formula 1 world champion. Over the past few days, Hamilton has been basking in the reflective glow of his remarkable drive in the Turkish Grand Prix that secured him a record-equalling seventh title. Article continues under video It is all a far cry from the days when he was a young kid battling his way through the karting scene and being subjected to taunts that have stayed with him throughout his career and inspired him to become not only the driver he is now, but also a staunch anti-racism campaigner. Reflecting on his...
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