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.