Jeremy Clarkson banned after nationality jokes about F1 driver

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 16:50 · Archive

Jeremy Clarkson was banned after making jokes about Formula One driver Franco Colapinto's nationality at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. The Clarkson's Farm presenter made the comments whilst speaking to Sky Sports in the Formula One paddock, jokingly saying Colapinto was serving a grid penalty 'because he is Argentinian' and that he would penalise the 23-year-old driver for his nationality.

Footage of the interview circulated on social media and attracted criticism in Argentina, with some accusing Clarkson of being xenophobic. Jamie Campbell-Walter, director of Bullet Sports Management which manages Colapinto's career, responded publicly on X, describing the remarks as 'completely unacceptable' and arguing there was no place for such comments in Formula One, whether meant as a joke or not.

Campbell-Walter said the sport had worked to promote respect and combat hostility, and that prominent figures visiting Formula One should be held to the same standards. He stated that Colapinto and his supporters 'deserve better than this'. Alpine, the Formula One team Colapinto drives for and which hosted Clarkson at the Grand Prix, distanced itself from the presenter's remarks, saying his 'personal views do not align with the team's values of promoting kindness and respect'.

Jeremy Clarkson banned after nationality jokes about F1 driver — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

Comments (0)

How it is being reported

Jeremy Clarkson banned following controversial commentsClarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has been banned after making controversial comments.Oxfordshire Guardian · 28 Oct, 16:30
Jeremy Clarkson banned following controversial commentsClarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has been banned after making controversial comments.Oxford Mail · 28 Oct, 16:30

In this story: Jeremy Clarkson · Franco Colapinto · Alpine · Jamie Campbell-Walter · Argentina · Austin

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log