Lewis Hamilton agrees there is too much swearing but says there is 'a racial element' to FIA president's reference to 'foul-mouthed rappers' Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers.

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has claimed FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's comments on swearing in Formula One had a 'racial element' to them. Ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, Ben Sulayem hit out at the use of swearing by drivers over team radios with children watching on.

Lewis Hamilton believes there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s claim that Formula One drivers should not act like rappers.

Lewis Hamilton may agree that the foul language expressed on Formula One team radios should be cleaned up. However, he does not like how FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his views on the matter.

Hamilton was unimpressed with Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comparison to rap music when discussing drivers swearing over the team radio during F1 races

Lewis Hamilton has condemned FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over "racial elements" in his words concerning a clampdown on Formula 1

Not only did Hamilton's appearance generate huge excitement among the commentators, but his attendance alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour added to the glittering lineup of celebrities that attended the US Open final. Celebrities including Travis Scott and Rory McIlroy also joined the weekend.

Lewis Hamilton says there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races

Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers.

Max Verstappen said Formula 1 should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers.