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Will Kimi Raikkonen become F1’s new social media king?

There may not have been much in the way of major breaking Formula 1 news over the Christmas holiday period, yet in the world of social media, two of the sport’s biggest stars have been making waves. Lewis Hamilton sparked controversy on Boxing Day when he uploaded a video to Instagram telling his young nephew - one would imagine in jest - that “boys don’t wear princess dresses” while he played. Hamilton’s comments faced a backlash on social media, with many accusing him of “humiliating” his nephew, as well as raising questions about gender norms and stereotypes. Four-time world champion Hamilton has stood out as F1’s most prolific user of social media in recent years, using...
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