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Piquet racism row escalates as homophobic slur against Hamilton emerges

The racism row involving Nelson Piquet and Lewis Hamilton escalated on Friday as it emerged the Brazilian also aimed a homophobic slur at the seven-time world champion. An interview with Piquet on a Brazilian podcast from last year surfaced this week, in which he twice used a racially offensive expression when referring to Hamilton. But further footage has now emerged of Piquet making more offensive comments about the Mercedes driver. 'Enough is enough' | F1 rivals show Hamilton support after Piquet's racist slur Wolff slams 'pitiful' rival F1 bosses | Horner makes 'theatre' jibe British Grand Prix: When to watch live on Sky Sports Speaking on the podcast, Piquet said: "Keke [Rosberg]...
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