Was $13 now $7 per week for 12 weeks* (Digital + Print). Like the rest of us, the presenter has been challenging himself to think differently, even if his habits have not changed too much. ... Sky presenter Simon Lazenby explains why he got off the fence to fight racism. Everything is either left or right, up or down. It looked exactly what it was: hastily organised and uncomfortably forced. Sky presenter Lazenby: Why can’t F1 get anti-racism message right? Racing’s latest innovation in micro-ownership, launched today, will pit four States against each other and brings the tribal nature of following a team to thoroughbred racing. © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. “The world at the moment is all about polemics, isn’t it? Oct 2020. Send request to race #54 Black Swan Racing (2020 Pirelli GT4 America) as your paint in iRacing? ... with only Lewis Hamilton’s bearing the words “Black Lives Matter”. 12. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. It has been almost a month since Formula One’s post-lockdown return, with more eyes on it than ever as it looked to dial into the social issues that were arising amid the coronavirus pandemic. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? It sounds too good to be true. “This is only from my perspective, but we are 91 per-cent white and 88 per-cent male. But I think the sport, Sky and most people who want to educate themselves on this are trying to understand we need to do more.”. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. 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From wondering if he slightly over-stepped the mark – “I’ve almost prided myself on not giving an opinion in 20 years of sports broadcasting because that’s my job as host” – to not just being glad he did, but wondering why Formula One and some of its inhabitants find it so hard to engage with this matter. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Sport Motor Racing Formula 1. If the only black guy on the grid is asking you for a gesture of support, why wouldn’t you do that? In the context of this, it is to end racism. LSR Wins at Fairbury! Restore your family's legacy and become a champion! 60 years of safety. If Simon E. allows you to race this paint, you will receive a notification. “I just think, what does it cost you for 15 seconds? Almost a month since six of those drivers first decided against taking the knee. “I understand that we are in a different sphere to that because there are multiple teams, and so on. But, really, what even is that? 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I think sport and politics, they have never been easy bed fellows, but we are being asked in these very difficult times a very pertinent question on where we stand and where we use our platform.”, Lazenby has asked difficult questions of himself. Podium and race win for O’Sullivan. 2020 Awesome Again: Handicapping … With Roger Moore, Jan Holden, John Carson, Victor Maddern. xSIMON-BLACK---HOOKER-6619. 100% cotton. It’s like you have to take a position on everything, even if it doesn’t affect you.”. The four teams will take part in an AFL-style draft, where they each select four yearlings and two ready to race horses that are purchased by bloodstock agents. head and neck restraints, harnesses, racing suits, gloves, shoes, off-road Black Art RC Racing - Designer and manufacturer of bodyshells and carbon fiber parts for radio controlled pan car Racing and riding is more than what you do, it's a part of who you are. Those thoughts have been wide-ranging. That is the structure of F1 right now. Since 1959, NASCAR, racing Zak O’Sullivan has clinched a race victory and a further podium position in Croft as he continued his Championship campaign in the F4 British Championship certified by FIA – powered by Ford Ecoboost series. But, really, what even is that? Collect and upgrade an arsenal of fun and wacky Powerups. But he has been reading more of racial injustices, and even the casual nighttime viewing has now tipped more towards those topics. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. And I took a knee because I believe it. Racing’s latest innovation in micro-ownership, launched today, will pit four States against each other and brings the tribal nature of following a team to thoroughbred racing. A share in six premium-bred horses for only $200? Whilst Simon's testing Cynthia's car, he discovers it's been sabotaged. “I’m a white middle class man, so I can have a level of hypocrisy aimed at me. Join the Beach Buggy Racing League and compete against drivers and cars from around the world. Because we are all part of it.”. The first season of The Racing League starts next March. seats, window nets, drag parachutes and more to provide an unparalleled level of It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. “You can be accused of being virtue-signalling, woke and all that stuff. “I had to ask the question first of all when you’ve seen what’s happening in wider sport. “For people who might not be able to afford a 1 per cent share, $200 is a really nice entry level,” Taylor said. Fundamentally, you just have to come down on the right side of issues.