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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Formula One Launches Campaign to Drive Out Fan Abuse

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives prior to the third free practice session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)(Darko Bandic / Associated Press)

Formula One and its drivers launched a campaign Saturday to stamp out abusive behavior from fans at races and online.

Abusive behavior from spectators overshadowed the Austrian Grand Prix two weeks ago and fans — particularly women — used social media to make F1 aware of rampant harassment, sexism, racism, and homophobia.

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