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.