“End Racism”: When Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian saluted Lewis Hamilton for his anti-racism message


“End Racism”: When Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian saluted Lewis Hamilton for his anti-racism message

Serena, Alexis, and Lewis Hamilton

Serena Williams is one of the biggest names in the world of tennis. The multiple Grand Slam champion star has achieved a lot in her amazing career and it is just a matter of time before she again steps on the court to reclaim her glory. The star player has struggled with injuries during the 2021 season.

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While she has been away from the court for a long time this season, the star player continued to make the headlines as she appeared at various events. Serena is a huge admirer of Formula 1. In fact, her husband Alexis Ohanian is also a massive supporter of particularly one man in the circuit and that is, Lewis Hamilton.

“Ultimately nobody should be forced into a scenario where they have to kneel”: Lewis Hamilton

F1 Drivers Taking a Knee
F1 Drivers Taking a Knee

Today, we are going to talk about the time when Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian saluted Lewis Hamilton when the Brit decided to kneel during the Austrian Grand Prix in 2020. Moreover, other drivers also joined Lewis to convey the message that “Black Lives Matter”.

Ultimately nobody should be forced into a scenario where they have to kneel. I never requested or demanded anybody to take the knee. It was brought up by Formula One and by the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers’ Association). When we did the drivers’ briefing Seb (Vettel) and (Romain) Grosjean both brought it up and asked the drivers,” Hamilton had told the British reporters.

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I am really grateful for those who did kneel along with me. I think it’s still a really powerful message but ultimately whether you do or do not kneel, that’s not going to change the world. It’s a much, much bigger issue,” Hamilton had said. Serena and Alexis have continued to support Lewis. Most recently, they were spotted cheering for him at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where Lewis ended in the second position.

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