Lewis Hamilton Backs Peaceful Protests, but DTM Event Turns Ugly
Jul.11 - Although the British GP escaped the impact of radical climate protesters last weekend, it was a very different story at a DTM race in Germany.
After the disruption at Silverstone a year ago, and a recent spate of actions at British sporting events recently including the Ashes and Wimbledon, British GP organisers were on high alert.
Over 100 extra security guards were posted around the circuit, while local police were using live facial recognition and other measures in a bid to deter any protests.
Nonetheless, seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he supported their cause.
"Yes. I support peaceful protests," said the Mercedes driver.
At the DTM race at the Norisring, however, a disruption caused by climate protesters last weekend was in fact not peaceful.
Kleine Zeitung newspaper reports: "A marshal was injured."
A police spokesman confirmed the claim to DPA news agency, which reported that the marshal had tried to prevent the protesters from getting onto the track before being assaulted.
"The investigations so far have shown that three of the people involved had a physical altercation with a marshal shortly before the start of the action," the police said.
DPA said the marshal remains in hospital and his attackers may be facing charges of grievous bodily harm.
In total, 13 protesters were involved in the Norisring disruption, with one attaching himself to a fence and another reportedly pouring oil onto the circuit.
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Who cares what hammy thinks or supports. Maybe next time these idiot "peaceful" protestors pour oil on the track he'll be the one who hits it and stuffs it into the wall, then lets hear about how he supports their cause. Peaceful protest isn't 4 or 5 people vandalizing an event and ruining thousands of peoples day because they feel entitled. The only way to stop this terrorism is to meet it head on with severe counter measures and penalties.
Sportbible.com quoted The Dame thusly:
The 38-year-old said: “I support peaceful protests... From my perspective, and my team’s perspective, we are focused on sustainability and we believe in what people [the protesters] are fighting for and we are making those changes as a sport."
So, it is no wonder that Mercedes is starting to flinch every time The Shame, sorry, The Dame, beaks off about how Mercedes Benz views, well, anything.
Oh come on ,we all know Lorraine speaks for the whole team , Torger is redundant
Hey Stroppy - I know, Torger even has to scold her in a politically correct manner.
Yet when Dame Lorraine says: "... from MY perspective, and MY team's perspective..." I actually gritted my teeth. The tiny little drone I have in Ola Källenius' office heard him exclaim: "Für wen zum Teufel hält er sich eigentlich?