Formula 1's most popular driver on social media, Lewis Hamilton, has wiped his Instagram page clean leaving his 5.7 million followers looking at a 'No Posts Yet' message, in a move which comes just days after the Briton was caught up in controversy on the photo and video sharing platform.
Hamilton posted a Christmas Day video of his nephew in a Princess dress, with the four-time champion commenting: ''Why are you wearing a princess dress? Is this what you got for Christmas? Boys don't wear princess dresses!''
Hamilton suffered a negative backlash from some of his followers who claimed his nephew should be free to wear whatever he wants without being shamed, forcing the Mercedes driver into issuing an apology.
''Yesterday I was playing around with my nephew and realised that my words were inappropriate so I removed the post," Hamilton wrote on Twitter. ''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.
''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. '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.''
Not only has Hamilton deleted his entire collection of photos and videos from Instagram, but he has also removed the apology from his Twitter account.
