After the reports of racist, homophobic and sexist insults on the sidelines of the Formula 1 race in Spielberg, Sebastian Vettel demanded clear consequences.

"Whoever these people are, they should be ashamed and banned from racing events for life," said the 35-year-old four-time Formula 1 world champion: "I think there should be zero tolerance."

It's okay to have fun and drink too much.

"But that doesn't justify or excuse any wrongdoing," Vettel said.

Almost all Formula 1 drivers shared the assessment.

In the discussion about fan behavior, Max Verstappen even suggested an alcohol limit as a possible solution.

"You sometimes do stupid things when you drink alcohol.

I don't mean to apologize for that.

But you could regulate that.

There is a certain amount of alcohol.”

Reports on the Spielberg Grand Prix weekend had particularly alarmed female fans.

It was about assaults, sexist comments, racist or homophobic insults.

Formula 1 immediately responded with a statement.

It was time to act, demanded record world champion Lewis Hamilton.

The Formula 1 slogan “We drive as one” is all well and good.

"But it was just words." It didn't help.

It is important to stop the hustle and bustle, said the seven-time world champion.