Bernie Ecclestone has claimed 'black people are more racist than white people,' adding that he was 'surprised' Lewis Hamilton was upset by racial abuse from fans in a shocking interview. When asked to back up his claim that 'black people are more racist than white people,' Mr Ecclestone said it was something he had 'noticed'. Speaking to CNN Sport, Mr Ecclestone said: 'I'm surprised that it concerns him. Bernie Ecclestone, pictured with Lewis Hamilton in 2015, told CNN it was 'stupid' to pull down statues amid pressur from Black Lives Matter campaignersF1 Supremo Ecclestone, also told the interview it was 'stupid' to remove statues amid pressure from the Black Lives Matter movement. The F1 Supremo claimed 'black people are more racist than white people,' in an interview with CNN'A distraction for me was fans showing up in black face to taunt my family on race weekends.

Source: Daily Mail June 26, 2020 13:10 UTC