Formula One has condemned the harassment of fans in Austria, reacting to reports on social media of sexist catcalling, racist and homophobic abuse and inappropriate touching of female fans
F1 release statement: ‘This kind of behaviour is unacceptable’
Lewis Hamilton has condemned the harassment of supporters at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, adding that he was “disgusted and disappointed to hear that some fans are facing racist, homophobic and generally abusive behaviour at the circuit”. The race promoters said they were intensifying their messages across the circuit calling for respect to be shown among fans and also urged any incidents to be reported to security personnel.
With calls for the race organisers to act, particularly in providing a safe place for anyone who felt threatened, F1 issued a statement. “We have been made aware of reports that some fans have been subject to completely unacceptable comments by others at the event,” it read.
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