Last year, several protestors from the Just Stop Oil group got onto the circuit at the start of the Silverstone race, just before it was red-flagged for Zhou Guanyu’s accident.
Seven people were subsequently arrested, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali called their actions “completely irresponsible and dangerous” and said their actions “put lives in danger”.
Similar protests have continued since then at sporting events and cultural institutions, and thus there are fears of a repeat at Silverstone next weekend.
Despite confirming his support of the environmental cause, Hamilton has stressed that any action should be “peaceful.”
“I welcome protesters or activists,” he said when asked by Autosport for his thoughts on possible action at Silverstone.
“I mean, always they are pushing for positive change. We never want to see people standing on the track and putting themselves in harm's way.
“But that sparks conversation, that sparks dialogue, and it often helps. Sometimes, done the right way, it sparks change, and we need more change.
Source: Autosport