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British F1 driver Hamilton not 'comfortable' in Saudi Arabia

Lewis Hamilton cited the kingdom's human rights record and 'pretty terrifying' LGBTQ laws before it hosts its first Grand Prix race.
Lewis Hamilton

Days before Formula One will host its first race in Saudi Arabia, star driver Lewis Hamilton criticized the kingdom’s human rights record and said he didn’t feel comfortable racing in the Gulf country. 

Saudi Arabia is hosting the Grand Prix at a brand-new track built in its second-largest city of Jeddah on Dec. 5. Advocacy groups have accused the kingdom of “sportswashing” to distract from rights abuses. 

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