F1 champion’s regrets follow criticism for making fun of child on social media, telling him: ‘Boys don’t wear princess dresses’Lewis Hamilton has apologised for making “inappropriate comments” about his young nephew wearing a dress. Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) Yesterday I was playing around with my nephew and realised that my words were inappropriate so I removed the post. Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) My deepest apologies for my behaviour as I realise it is really not acceptable for anyone, no matter where you are from, to marginalise or stereotype anyone. Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) I have always been in support of anyone living their life exactly how they wish and I hope I can be forgiven for this lapse in judgement. In response, Travis Alabanza, a performance artist, had said: “I hope Lewis Hamilton properly thinks and apologises to his nephew for that video.”Travis (@travisalabanza) I hope @LewisHamilton properly thinks and apologises to his nephew for that video.

Source: The Guardian December 26, 2017 16:05 UTC