MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton lashed out Thursday at anti-LGBTQ measures enacted by Florida lawmakers and ripped the states controversial Dont Say Gay law with a reference to oppression seen in Saudi Arabia.

Its not good at all, Hamilton said ahead of F1s highly anticipated race in suburban Miami this weekend. I stand by those within the community here. I hope they continue to stand firm and push back. Ill have the rainbow on my helmet. Its no different to when we were in Saudi.

Hamilton, F1s only Black driver, regularly uses his platform to speak on issues of social justice and race, human rights and protection of the LBGTQ community. The 38-year-old Briton speaks out while racing in countries with questionable human rights records including Saudi Arabia or when an issue arises in which he feels his voice can lend support.

The comments come just three days before the first of F1s unprecedented three stops in the United States this season and amid surging interest in the racing series among Americans. The other stops are in Austin, Texas, and Las Vegas.

Hamilton often races with a rainbow flag on his helmet, specifically when F1 stops at venues located in countries with restrictive laws. There was no on-track activity Thursday, and Hamilton wore a Tommy Hilfiger two-piece blue set that had red and white accents to commemorate being in the United States.