In Sweden, an activist group called “Restore Wetlands” has made headlines with several protest plots. Let’s Dance and Melodifestivalen and in connection with the Bauhaus Gala at the Diamond League this weekend.
Now F1 stars Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton are worried protests could come to the Silverstone racetrack this weekend. The ‘Just Stop Oil’ protest group has turned up at several sporting events in the UK, and that could happen again on Sunday.
Like last year, when the protests took place, six people were charged with trespassing.
– Of course it’s a concern, because it’s stupid to risk your life on cars driving around the track. Norris says it’s a very selfish thing to do considering the consequences for the driver. Guardian.
Silverstone’s head of operations agrees with Norris.
– You won’t be risking your life if you sit at a flower gala or at a snooker table. But he says the race track is not the place to be.
– It is very dangerous and they risk their lives if they go out. If you are reasonably rational, you can understand what a serious risk it is. My strong recommendation is not to risk your life and sit in the middle of the racetrack. Going out on the track in the middle of a race is absolutely insane.
Hamilton: “I welcome enthusiasts”
Mercedes star driver Lewis Hamilton starts at a different end.
– I welcome protests and activists. I think people are always the catalysts for good changes in society. But we never want people to stand in the way and put themselves in great danger, he says Sky Sports And improve it.
– We must become more sustainable and inclusive. Protests lead to debate, which leads to dialogue, and sometimes, if done the right way, leads to change.
On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton will have a chance to win the first race of the year at his home track of Silverstone in Great Britain.
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