Who is LGBTQ in F1?
LGBTQ+ Representation in F1 – Only four drivers in Formula 1 history have publicly come out as LGBTQ+: Ralf Schumacher, Mike Beuttler, Mário de Araújo Cabral, and Lella Lombardi. Their journeys highlight both progress and challenges in motorsport. Hamilton – who has been vocal in support of gay rights, having been an advocate for increasing diversity within motorsport – joined the support for Schumacher when speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton, who has been one of F1’s loudest advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion, said the sport still has a long way to go.In our collaboration with Racing Pride, we want to positively promote the allyship and LGBTQ+ inclusivity within McLaren Racing and beyond.Toyota has decided to end its sponsorship of cultural events like LGBTQ+ Pride in the US, citing the politicised debate around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes.