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Lewis Hamilton condemns 'despicable' racist abuse suffered by England players

Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has condemned the racist abuse several England players were subjected to in Montenegro during a qualifier for football's Euro 2020 competition on Monday.

England debutant Callum Hudson-Odoi said he heard monkey chants during the team's 5-1 victory, while Raheem Sterling and England coach Gareth Southgate said they heard abuse directed towards left-back Danny Rose. Montenegro has been charged by the continental federation of European football, UEFA.

Hamilton is England and Great Britain's most successful racing driver, with five world championships to his name. He is currently second on the all-time list of wins behind Michael Schumacher.