Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has often spoken publicly about political issues, and his latest social media posts have drawn attention.
During a visit to El Arish, Egypt, Hamilton received a briefing on humanitarian work connected to Gaza. He also went to the Rafah Crossing, the border gateway between Egypt and Gaza.
Hamilton posted photos from the visit and condemned what he described as Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. He wrote that the past three years had been appalling and said people should not be denied freedom, safety or dignity.
He also described seeing walls that stretched for miles and said they made the area feel like an open-air prison. Some observers noted that the walls he saw were along Egypt’s border with Gaza.
Hamilton said he saw lines of vehicles waiting to deliver aid at the crossing. He called on Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and allow aid trucks into Gaza.
Ferrari and its title sponsor, HP, were asked for comment on Hamilton’s posts but had not responded.
Hamilton has previously used his platform to raise issues beyond racing. While driving for Mercedes from 2021 to 2024, he wore helmets supporting LGBTQ rights at several races, including events in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Formula 1 is taking a break after the Brazilian Grand Prix. The series returns next week in Las Vegas.
