Feb.5 (GMM) UK sport minister Gerry Sutcliffe has promised to widen the Lewis Hamilton racism scandal by writing to his government counterparts in Spain.

Britain reacted with horror to the translations of foul language and banners directed at F1's only black driver last weekend, and angrily published photos of Spanish test spectators - also accused of throwing rubbish at the McLaren team - at the Circuit de Catalunya mockingly wearing black makeup and curly wigs.

Sutcliffe said the Barcelona events as portrayed by the media were "sickening" and told British reporters that he will be using official channels to express his condemnation.

"I am going to write to the Spanish sports minister to express our ongoing concern about racism suffered by our sportsmen," he said.

"I'd like to see our government make a really big issue of this.

"Racism should not be tolerated and this brings into question whether the grand prix should be held at this track," the MP added.