FIA launch anti-racist drive at Spanish GP

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The abuse aimed at Hamilton inspired the Racing Against Racism initiative, which has won the support of his McLaren Mercedes team.

An FIA spokesman said today: "The FIA were appalled by the scenes of racist abuse targeted at Lewis Hamilton. Such behaviour runs counter to the fundamental principles of equality enshrined in the FIA's statutes.

"Formula One is a global, multicultural sport and has never encountered such scenes before and will not tolerate them in future. International motor sport can reach a huge global audience to send out positive messages of racial and sporting equality. We will be encouraging all those involved in motor sport to support our new campaign."

McLaren issued a statement, saying: "Together with the Spanish motorsport authorities, the Barcelona circuit management and the vast majority of the Spanish people, as well as all genuine F1 fans worldwide, we applaud the FIA's decision to launch an anti-racism campaign for motorsport and we will support it in whatever way we can."

Spain's round of the world championship will go ahead on 27 April with the FIA having warned that the European Grand Prix at Valencia on 24 August could be cancelled if Spanish motor racing fans persist in racist attacks.