They denounced sexual assaults during the Formula 1 Austrian GP

Some women have denounced being victims of aggression and sexist comments over the weekend of the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the Austrian press reported on Sunday.

The Standard newspaper speaks about numerous reports of sexism, sexual assault, homophobic and racist comments from the stands of the Austrian Grand Prix, won by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).

Formula 1 itself reacted this morning, before the race, in a statement saying that this type of behavior, which has been criticized by some people, is “unacceptable” and “intolerable”.

Of course, the local police ensured, according to the Austrian news agency APA, that they had not received any formal complaint about it.

“We will talk to the people who reported these incidents to us. We take the matter seriously“, Formula 1 pointed out in its note, issued via Twitter.

Throughout the weekend, many people denounced that on Twitter they are victims of verbal attacks of sexual, homophobic and racist content.

“The girl who sells ice cream (that is, working), is harassed all the time by drunk old men. Seriously“said a user on Twitter.

According to the Austrian press, part of these incidents took place near the sector where there were many Dutch supporters by Max Verstappen (Red Bull), currently leading the F1 standings.

The Dutch pilot himself taught, quoted by the APA, that “that’s not right“.

“I read some things, some surprising things,” Verstappen said. “A normal person should not do these things“, He added.

“People are partying, drinking alcohol. Sometimes when you drink alcohol you’re doing stupid things, but that shouldn’t be the reason“graduated Formula 1 champion last year and is currently the leader of the championship.