Hamilton condemns Israel over Gaza aid after Rafah visit

Lewis Hamilton has criticised Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza following a visit to the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, which he made after the Brazilian Grand Prix. He said he had visited Egyptian Red Crescent facilities and met aid workers trying to deliver supplies into Gaza.

In an Instagram message, Hamilton described aid trucks waiting at the border, including one driver who had already been delayed for more than 12 hours, and said that items such as sleeping bags, first aid kits and wheelchairs had been rejected. He called on Israel to meet its obligations under the ceasefire and allow aid trucks through.

The Ferrari driver has been increasingly outspoken on political issues. Separately, the wider Middle East crisis has been a concern for Formula 1, which has confirmed that Qatar and Abu Dhabi will host the final two races of the season.