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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

F1 chiefs slam fan behaviour at Austrian GP amid reports of 'inappropriate touching'

Formula 1 chiefs have stepped in after a swathe of reports of abhorrent fan behaviour at the Austrian Grand Prix.

So far at this weekend's event, TV cameras have given the impression of a well-attended and jovial affair, with plenty of support for Red Bull at their home race, and particularly Max Verstappen. Dig a little deeper, though, and there is evidence that not all is well on the ground.

Several upset race-goers have used social media to speak about their experiences, with some suffering from horrid abuse from other fans at the track. The various complaints include examples of alleged racism, homophobia and misogyny.

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