Lewis Hamilton seeks action from social media networks after Nicholas Latifi death threats

Lewis Hamilton

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has said that social media platforms are still not doing enough to curb abuse after Williams' driver Nicholas Latifi received death threats following his car crash in the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi last year.

Latifi, 26, faced a barrage of abuse on social media platforms after his car crashed in the final, which led to a last-lap restart that decided the championship. "Ultimately, I don't think there's been a huge change or shift, or enough work that's been done by these social platforms," Hamilton was quoted as saying by autosport.com

"We still have to apply pressure for them to make changes. Mental health is a real thing and through these social platforms, people are experiencing abuse. No-one deserves that and it should never be tolerated. They're able to change these things and make changes. But they don't seem to do it quick enough. So, I think we just need to continue to apply pressure," he said.

"I was in touch with Nicholas. He has my full support. And I know how difficult it can be in those situations. It's important for him to know that he has support from people around him," he added.

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