Formula 1 Does Not Issue Statement Concerning Abu Dhabi's Anti-LGBT Law

"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
03/31/2015 at 13:42 • Filed to: Formula 1, F1, Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina, LGBT

As of the time of this publication, Formula 1 has not released a statement on Abu Dhabi's anti-gay law. The law makes anything that falls under the umbrella term "sodomy" punishable with upto 14 years in prison. We will update this post as the story develops.

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DISCUSSION (12)

Roadster Man > For Sweden
03/31/2015 at 13:46

For starters, that is super fucked up to not even make a statement equating to a little wag of the finger.

Not to incite controversy, or any bullshit at all: Are any F1 drivers gay? I mean totally out of the closet because I'm sure there are rumors here and there. I don't follow F1. Too many drivers and teams to keep track of (joke).

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Roadster Man
03/31/2015 at 13:48

Good point. Also, this is F1. Why should this matter at all? Why can't we just enjoy the sport without bringing additional controversies into it?

William Byrd > For Sweden
03/31/2015 at 13:49

Well played.

Bakkster, touring car driver > Roadster Man
03/31/2015 at 13:53

F1 is the series that raced in Russia last year, and Bahrain while there were anti-government riots in the streets.

F1 cares about one thing: cash.

cornerslide > For Sweden
03/31/2015 at 13:54

I don't care to hear anything from any racing series about this. It has nothing to do with how I feel about what are discriminatory laws. I don't want to hear any more about politics from Tim Robbins either. The celebrity opinion has nothing to do with anything in such things and have undue influence on the public because of their status as a celebrity.

For Sweden > Bakkster, touring car driver
03/31/2015 at 13:56

When not even Germoney has enough cash to hold an F1 race, something's up. Just not a penis around another penis; that's 14 years in jail.

nobody > Roadster Man
03/31/2015 at 13:56

AFAIK, no. In fact, the only out driver I know of is Stephen Rhodes , who was out and accepted in the NASCAR trucks garage. He quit racing to help his husband open up a restaurant, and announced his intent to return to the sport a few years ago, but he hasn't gotten anything.

Doing the math, though, there's almost certainly a gay driver (and probably several) in top level motorsports.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Roadster Man
03/31/2015 at 13:59

Pretty sure that Nico Rosberg is. He even uses tampons.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > For Sweden
03/31/2015 at 14:21

I find your sarcasm delicious. It tastes of cotton candy.

Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed > Roadster Man
03/31/2015 at 14:26

The old man doesn't care. Bernie would hold a race in North Korea as long as the great leader paid him enough money. He might even make it double points for a little extra.

PushToStart > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
03/31/2015 at 14:29

He just recently got married, and according to him she's a really good cook too.

wafflesnfalafel > For Sweden
03/31/2015 at 23:21

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