“Everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, no matter who they love or how they identify,” said Hamilton in response to recently passed legislation in Hungary that restricts teaching in schools about homosexuality and transgender issues
Last updated: 07/29/21 12:14 PM
Lewis Hamilton in his Instagram story urged Hungarian citizens to vote in favor of protecting LGBTQ + rights in the country’s upcoming referendum
Lewis Hamilton has harshly criticized the Hungarian government and expressed his support for the LGBTQ + community in the country.
Ahead of the Budapest Grand Prix this weekend, Hamilton posted a message on his Instagram story describing the recent Hungarian legislation banning the portrayal of homosexuality towards young people as a “coward”.
“To everyone in this beautiful country of Hungary. Before this weekend’s Grand Prix, I want to share my support for those affected by the government’s anti-LGBTQ + law,” wrote Hamilton.
“It is unacceptable, cowardly and misleading for those in power to propose such a law. Everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, no matter who they love or how they identify with.
“I urge the people of Hungary to vote in the upcoming referendum to protect the rights of the LGBTQ + community. They need our support more than ever.”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a nationwide referendum last week on a law restricting teaching in schools on homosexuality and transgender issues.
Racing Pride, a movement that supports the integration of LGBTQ + into the motorsport industry and recently partnered with the Aston Martin F1 team, also expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ + community in the country.
Thousands of people took part in the annual Budapest Pride March in the Hungarian capital last weekend.
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