Lewis Hamilton apologise for ‘criticising’ dress-wearing nephew
Lewis Hamilton has apologised for making “inappropriate” comments in a video in which he appeared to mock his nephew’s princess dress.
In an Instagram video, which has since been deleted, the Formula 1 driver says “boys don’t wear princess dresses”.
He was criticised on social media for the clip, which was apparently filmed on Christmas Day.
The Formula One world champion has deleted the footage he posted to his 5.7 million followers on Christmas Day.
Hamilton later apologised for his behaviour and said it was “really not acceptable” to marginalise or stereotype anyone.
In the video, Hamilton is heard saying: “I’m so sad right now. Look at my nephew.”
The camera moves to a young boy wearing a blue and pink princess dress and waving around a pink heart-shaped furry wand.
Hamilton asks the boy: “Why are you wearing a princess dress? Is this what you got for Christmas?”
When his nephew says yes, Hamilton replies: “Why did you ask for a princess dress for Christmas?”
He then tells the boy: “Boys don’t wear princess dresses!”
The youngster turns away and covers his eyes.