Christmas Day Lewis posted a Video on Instagram:
"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 cover his eyes.
Boxing Day Tweets:
@LewisHamilton
Yesterday I was playing around with my nephew and realised that my words were inappropriate so I removed the post. I meant no harm and did not mean to offend anyone at all. I love that my nephew feels free to express himself as we all should.
6:09 PM - Dec 26, 2017
My deepest apologies for my behaviour as I realise it is really not acceptable for anyone, no matter where you are from, to marginalise or stereotype anyone.
6:11 PM - Dec 26, 2017
I have always been in support of anyone living their life exactly how they wish and I hope I can be forgiven for this lapse in judgement.
6:11 PM - Dec 26, 2017
Overstepping the Mark.