Fans were sexist catcalling, hurling homophobic abuse and there were multiple reports of “inappropriate touching of female fans” as well as the use of the n-word.
“People should come here, should feel safe, should feel included and should be able to follow who ever it is you want to follow. It shouldn’t matter … your gender, your sexuality, the color of your skin. It should just be everyone here to have a good time.”
Formula One officials acknowledged that some fans were “subject to completely unacceptable comments by others at the event” in a statement issued Sunday. “We have raised this with the promoter and security and will be speaking to those who have reported these incidents and are taking this very seriously.