'Black Lives Matter' demonstrations are taking place around the world after Mr Floyd died after having a knee pressed into his neck for more than eight minutes while being detained by white police officer Derek Chauvin on Monday.
The 35 years old F1 star says he feels isolated in trying to combat racial discrimination in a sporting discipline he described as 'white dominated'.
The six-time F1 champion posted on Instagram: 'I see those of you staying silent, some of you the biggest stars yet you stay in the midst of injustice.
'Not a sign from anybody in my industry which of course is a white dominated sport. I'm one of the only people of colour there yet I stand alone.
'I would have thought by now you would see why this happens and say something about it but you can't stand alongside us.
'Just know I know who you who you are (sic) and I see you.'
Protests in America have seen violent clashes with police, with dozens of American cities being set ablaze, with Mr Floyd's death becoming a symbol for systemic police brutality against African-Americans.
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