After clinching third place, Israeli F4 driver Ariel Elkin declined to raise his trophy in celebration.
Instead, he opted to hoist his helmet adorned with images of the Israeli hostages, drawing attention to their plight.
Elkin’s gesture resonated deeply, shedding light on the gravity of the situation faced by the hostages and garnering widespread admiration for his solidarity.
1/2: This week, Israeli racing driver, Ariel Elkin, won 3rd place in the USF Formula 4 Championship in USA.
When he got to the podium the commentator told him to put down his helmet but he refused & instead he lifted his helmet covered with the photos of the hostages. pic.twitter.com/fil652BXnu
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