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F1 : LEWIS HAMILTON FACES BACKLASH OVER OFF-GUARD COMMENT "INDIA IS SUCH A POOR PLACE" !

Mercedes defend Lewis Hamilton over the world champion's comments about the former Indian GP

"It is once again unbelievable to me how the words and the meaning of Lewis get spun out of context in this way"https://t.co/EJGcVIz3jL pic.twitter.com/gWoVfvPMq4
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 15 November 2018

Please read 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/UtXRvcP74A
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) 15 November 2018

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has responded to criticism of comments he made describing India as a "poor place" https://t.co/ldd0ePb7iP
— CNN International (@cnni) 16 November 2018

Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has clarified comments he made about India being a "poor place".

More on this here 👉 https://t.co/09aOWdVVo8 pic.twitter.com/wugRPxbpqt
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) 15 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton defends comments on India after furious backlash https://t.co/n8cnuSYhQ7 pic.twitter.com/LRtUAR32Bc
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) 15 November 2018

Toto: “It is once again unbelievable to me how the words and the meaning of Lewis get spun out of context in this way. He spoke with empathy about India and the painful contrast between wealth and poverty that we face while travelling the globe as sporting ambassadors.” (1/2) https://t.co/4YYazNj4ot
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) 15 November 2018

Toto: ”Lewis did not criticise the nation and his words were those of a thoughtful and considered champion. The only fault here lies with the people who have twisted his words to mean something else entirely.” (2/2) https://t.co/4YYazNj4ot
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) 15 November 2018

The #F1 racer received a lot of flak after his 'poor India' comment. https://t.co/dcmCMYNekl
— News18.com (@news18dotcom) 15 November 2018

'Please don't ever think I don't love India because it's so far from the truth': Lewis Hamilton defends himself after questioning whether 'such a poor place' should host another Grand Prix https://t.co/eFZKdME0wT
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) 15 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton speaks out about his India comments #LewisHamilton https://t.co/hLO06xEVxC pic.twitter.com/uIhGlYzuqL
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) 15 November 2018

#LewisHamilton on #F1's policy to expand into newer countries:

"I've been to India, which was strange because India was such a poor place yet we had this massive, beautiful grand prix track made in the middle of nowhere. I felt very conflicted."https://t.co/9GNaZ7Bt9G
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) 15 November 2018

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton terms India as poor place, draws social media flak#Formula1 #LewisHamilton #India https://t.co/OiNDRiVdBV
— IBTimes India (@ibtimes_india) 15 November 2018

.@LewisHamilton clarifies 'poor' India comment

READ: https://t.co/krmXOjRfuW pic.twitter.com/GwGpfMrRY5
— Times of India (@timesofindia) 15 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton defends controversial 'India poor place' remarkshttps://t.co/fJiiBxfclS
— Zee News (@ZeeNews) 16 November 2018

Amid row over "poor" India remark, defiant Lewis Hamilton offers advice#LewisHamilton #Mercedes #Formula1

READ: https://t.co/Z0kJQxMevf pic.twitter.com/ZOUWlmgTeO
— NDTV Sports (@Sports_NDTV) 16 November 2018

.@LewisHamilton clarifies ‘poor’ India comments https://t.co/QJohSU2RP3 pic.twitter.com/Q9c1Joe8Nb
— HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) 15 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton issues clarification on ‘poor India’ commenthttps://t.co/NafagitOqO
— Express Sports (@IExpressSports) 15 November 2018

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Lewis Hamilton has clarified his comments on Indian poverty after some of his social media followers were "upset."
Posted by CNN Sport on Thursday, 15 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton: "I have met some amazing Indian fans"
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F1 : MAX VERSTAPPEN SLAPPED WITH 'PUNISHMENT' AFTER ESTEBAN OCON RAGE AT BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX !

Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon clash off the track after colliding during the #BrazilGP...

Full story: https://t.co/9b05bHbazz pic.twitter.com/Qg4F9z3iyT
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 11 November 2018

The full statement from the stewards, confirming Max Verstappen's punishment for shoving Esteban Ocon...https://t.co/dsFCYRqRzo #SkyF1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/01A6GtAt52
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 11 November 2018

Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon were the talking point at the Brazilian GP.

Here's how the drama unfolded 👉 https://t.co/SKl1P6NVuP pic.twitter.com/zAcZfL5TEE
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) 12 November 2018

Formula One racing driver Max Verstappen called Esteban Ocon an "idiot" and was involved in a post-race pushing match with the Frenchman after their mid-race collision cost him likely victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix https://t.co/HTrvfvUF1D pic.twitter.com/W9c3dTUsjb
— CNN (@CNN) 12 November 2018

Furious Max Verstappen confronts Esteban Ocon in parc ferme, with drivers having to be separated after #BrazilGP collision

Latest: https://t.co/dsFCYRqRzo

Race reaction live on Sky F1 and Sky One#BrazilGP #F1 #SkyF1 pic.twitter.com/Q2wl5mAzEn
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 11 November 2018

One incident, two very different views #BrazilGP 🇧🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/8zcMPcSvvJ
— Formula 1 (@F1) 11 November 2018

Max Verstappen given two days community service as punishment for Esteban Ocon incident https://t.co/4kZwKQVVoB pic.twitter.com/Fh0bmHlSqn
— FOX MOTORSPORT (@Fox_Motorsport) 11 November 2018

Max Verstappen says Esteban Ocon was "being a p***y" in their post-race altercation after the #BrazilGP - which both have been summoned by the FIA for https://t.co/eFK3ICoUgf
— Autosport (@autosport) 11 November 2018

BREAKING: Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon have FIGHT in pit after F1 crash https://t.co/MbrSVWALtL pic.twitter.com/WGKEbrdUFy
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) 11 November 2018

Verstappen gets "public service" punishment for Ocon shoves #F1 #BrazilGP https://t.co/pHoi1NTTzh
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) 11 November 2018

The altercations spilled over to parc femme after the race, as Verstappen physically confronted Ocon 🥊🥊

The Dutchman's outburst earned him two days community service from the stewards 👨‍⚖️#C4F1 🇧🇷 #BrazilGP https://t.co/a4JWUnXfKB
— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) 12 November 2018

The stewards want a word with Verstappen and Ocon after their post-race scuffle >> https://t.co/shitXbW249 #BrazilGP 🇧🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/xdpM8LEeFc
— Formula 1 (@F1) 11 November 2018

Max Verstappen to serve two days of public service as punishment for Esteban Ocon push.

But Ocon still isn't happy with stewards' punishment during race...https://t.co/dsFCYRqRzo #SkyF1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/SArPrahMI6
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 11 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton wins after Max Verstappen collision in Brazil https://t.co/v4Cmz6gvWh
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) 11 November 2018

Lewis Hamilton was on-hand to offer an angry Max Verstappen some advice in the cool down room after the race in Sao Paulo 😌#C4F1 🇧🇷 #BrazilGP https://t.co/utyxxQPU9P
— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) 12 November 2018

Video: F1 drivers Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon tangle after Brazilian Grand Prix https://t.co/o8Qn4TdQKM pic.twitter.com/OTgsD0qMu3
— Autoweek (@AutoweekUSA) 11 November 2018

Verstappen blasts "idiot" Ocon after crash #F1 #BrazilGP https://t.co/QJxW1Dj0hk
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) 11 November 2018

It was an eventful #F1 race today in #Brazil https://t.co/pQkg9hNX1M #ocon
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) 11 November 2018

Furious Max Verstappen clashes with a rival driver in the weighing room after crash costs him victory - and hands it to Lewis Hamilton | @becclancy reports on the extraordinary finish and aftermath in Brazilhttps://t.co/OvTKZebVg6
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) 11 November 2018

Verstappen and Ocon summoned over shoving #F1 #BrazilGP https://t.co/LJc00JJofM
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) 11 November 2018

F1 driver Max Verstappen punished for shoving Esteban Ocon after Brazilian Grand Prix https://t.co/kocVvWGbYP
— Sky News (@SkyNews) 11 November 2018

All the key video plus driver and team reaction as Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon clashed on and off track at pulsating #BrazilGP https://t.co/DdGUsrCAhv

No word as yet from the stewards pic.twitter.com/KtQ1qi9lD4
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 11 November 2018

Ocon hits out at "not professional" Verstappen after shoving #F1 #BrazilGP https://t.co/oge1Eszw3t
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) 11 November 2018

What was your view?

This was the moment when leader Max Verstappen collided with Esteban Ocon.

Lewis Hamilton now ahead with ten laps to go...

Sky Go: https://t.co/EDINiZqqNn
Blog: https://t.co/7ye8lkdfWh #SkyF1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/UAEH6Zyd2C
— Sky Sports F1 🏎 (@SkySportsF1) 11 November 2018

Happy to finish 2nd, but we should have won today. The car was brilliant and @redbullracing came with a great strategy. Our race pace was better than expected and we did everything well today. Thanks to all fans for voting me Driver of the Day again 🙌🏻 #KeepPushing #BrazilGP 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/dXmUbf9yXf
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) 11 November 2018

.@LewisHamilton wins #BrazilianGP and helps Mercedes win Constructor's Championship. However, the race was marred by a collision between @Max33Verstappen and #EstebanOcon. Later, Verstappen wanted to punch Ocon which has resulted in an FIA punishmenthttps://t.co/aqxQjAs5mv
— News Nation (@NewsNationTV) 12 November 2018

Max Verstappen started a shoving match with Esteban Ocon over Brazilian Grand Prix contacthttps://t.co/LvM4H7M8SH pic.twitter.com/tFwPBSzy9f
— Jalopnik (@Jalopnik) 11 November 2018

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When emotions run high... #skyf1 #everyracelive #maxverstappen #estebanocon #braziliangp #interlagos #f1
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After *that* scuffle after the race, some questions for Esteban Ocon and Max Verstappen 🥊😮🇧🇷 . #F1 #Formula1 #BrazilGP #Brazil #Brasil #Verstappen #Ocon @estebanocon @maxverstappen1
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“He had nothing to lose - and you had it all” 👀🇧🇷💥 . #F1 #Formula1 #BrazilGP #Brazil #Brasil #Hamilton #Verstappen #Raikkonen @maxverstappen1 @lewishamilton @kimimatiasraikkonen
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