First time I wasn't alone, says Hamilton after F1 racism response

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time in his racing career felt like he wasn't alone as he fended off racist abuse following his collision with Red Bull Formula One title rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix.

The 36-year-old Briton, the only Black driver in Formula One, was the target of social media abuse after contact with Verstappen in his home race at Silverstone ended the Dutchman's race and put him in hospital, even as Hamilton overcame a 10-second time penalty to win. In response, Formula One, its governing FIA, Hamilton's own Mercedes team, several of his fellow drivers and even rivals Red Bull put out statements condemning the abuse.