How would F1 react to an openly gay driver?

[LewEngBridewell]

Stop being so politically correct, I know you were laughing at his post!

I wasn't.

And neither was I.

[bud]

Not surprising given the countries you both are from, PC mad both of them!

[geetface9]

Just came across this little article and thought I'd share it.

Homosexuality and sport are issues that historically do not mix well. However, in recent times the sporting world has begun to accept that some of those competing at the highest levels are gay. Former Welsh rugby captain Gareth Thomas came out publicly in 2009 and more recently England cricketer Steven Davies revealed his homosexuality.

In fact there are now openly gay men and women in most major sports. Even football with its reputation of homophobia now has a openly gay player, albeit, in the Sweden’s fourth tier.

But one big sport without an openly gay competitor is Formula One. Why is this? F1 has existed for over 60 years so surely there must be some gay drivers amongst all those who have fought for the World Championship?

How do you think F1 would react to an openly gay driver if one were to come out this year? I would hope it would be positively from both the teams and the fans but homosexuality and sport has always been a difficult and controversial issue.

Your thoughts?

I mean, a huge (and somewhat unnecessary) fuss was made back in 2005 when Narain Karthikeyen became the first Indian F1 driver, and again in 2007 when Lewis Hamilton joined the ranks, but we've yet to see a driver ever come out as gay or bisexual.

And another interesting point... do we honestly think every single F1 driver in the past has been straight? A pretty remarkable clean-sweep if you ask me...

But how would people react? I guess they would loose respect for him after seeing him grope his boyfirend's nether regions in front of the garage! I mean how is an engineer to know when the driver is not checking him out? Or when you go to tighten his 5 point seatbelt and you see a wry smile on his face? A gay guy won't even be able to sit in the car for the morning sessions because of you know.... Just saying, if a driver is gay, he is better off keeping it in the closet

"How are your tyres, Sutil?"
"tha tyres are FABOULOUS!!"

"I'm sweating in here! ugh, this is really going to mess up my makeup! where's my vitamin water?"

"Oooh, need to adjust my G-string, don't want to split the twins"

i am definitely laughing about that LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[Hammer278]

Was about to say I liked that purple emoticon.

[What's Burning?]

Not surprising given the countries you both are from, PC mad both of them!

i am definitely laughing about that LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

It's funny when it's not being directed at you or at a loved one. I hope neither of you ever have a gay teenage son that commits suicide.

[bud]

Not surprising given the countries you both are from, PC mad both of them!

i am definitely laughing about that LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

It's funny when it's not being directed at you or at a loved one. I hope neither of you ever have a gay teenage son that commits suicide.

Its ok to make fun of fat people then? A lot of that goes on here unchallenged, I'm sure the same can be said about teenage suicide from fat jokes, so where does it end? Theres a stigma among some groups in the PC world where its a no no to go go. I have known via work and have gay friends, they too would have had a laugh at it.

[What's Burning?]

Not surprising given the countries you both are from, PC mad both of them!

i am definitely laughing about that LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

It's funny when it's not being directed at you or at a loved one. I hope neither of you ever have a gay teenage son that commits suicide.

Its ok to make fun of fat people then? A lot of that goes on here unchallenged, I'm sure the same can be said about teenage suicide from fat jokes, so where does it end? Theres a stigma among some groups in the PC world where its a no no to go go. I have known via work and have gay friends, they too would have had a laugh at it.

Well not everyone has the mental fortitude and wherewithal to know how far is a joke and how far is homophobia or racism or insensitivity. What's a joke and what goes over the line. Since you've got a problem with PC, why don't you create a crusade to blame the @ssholes that take things too far instead of blaming the people trying to bring sanity and harmony to a fooked up world. I wouldn't be crowned the guy least likely to have a sense of humor on this forum, so I understand hyperbolic humor, but you know what? I didn't find that funny not because it was insensitive or homophobic, but because it simply wasn't funny, when I want gay stereotype humor, it watch something like this.



So let's just say that homophobes are the ones that tend to have a DEEP hidden secret, and laugh at them.

[bud]

Yeah deep down I love the chicken... that's a stereotype of homophobes right there how politically incorrect of you!

[What's Burning?]

Yeah deep down I love the chicken... that's a stereotype of homophobes right there how politically incorrect of you!

Did I in any way point to you? And way to address the point I made. My argument isn't with you, so let's stop here shall we?

[LRW]

Its ok to make fun of fat people then? A lot of that goes on here unchallenged.................

Well SOME people might say that the large majority of fat people have a choice, bring it on themselves, are causing themselves harm just by being fat, and therefore deserve to be laughed at.....?

(and that is coming from a fattie)

As for the post from The Ram. Well - surely it was totally said tongue-in-cheek and shouldn't be taken seriously? I don't agree with Homophobia in anyway shape or form, and was shocked to read it - but Im kinda inclinde to give The Ram, the benefit of the doubt. I like to think he was posting such a ridiculous post, as a protest, because this is infact THE MOST RIDICULOUS AND POINTLESS THREAD I have ever seen on here in the year i have been about, and isnt really worth giving the time of day to.......?

Something to think about.

[LewEngBridewell]

Hmm. I can't help but feel all these accusations of ridiculousness and pointlessness, in relation to the thread topic, are an attack on me and my judgement in posting it. In which case I would like to offer an explanation, seeing as it appears to be desired by the restless participants here.

I simply came across an article on the internet and thought it might be of interest. This is because there are sadly still issues surrounding homophobia and sport, and I initially thought that this could be an interesting debate, unlike one which we have seen prior. On this forum that is.

I miscalculated badly. I overestimated the tolerance and maturity of some members here. It appears we don't possess the ability to step back and consider, to debate like adults and to analyse life, here in this neck of the woods. Actually, the fact that the issue is so important is reflected in the INABILITY and INCOMPETENCE of holding together a civilised discussion on REAL ISSUES in REAL LIFE.

As the OP, I suggest that this thread is locked. The answer to the thread title is startlingly clear, and has been made so by the behaviour in this thread. There is no more to say here. Real life issues are clearly uncharted territory for the rabble that congregate in sports forums. Disappointing... but to be expected, unfortunately.

[darwin dali]

Hmm. I can't help but feel all these accusations of ridiculousness and pointlessness, in relation to the thread topic, are an attack on me and my judgement in posting it. In which case I would like to offer an explanation, seeing as it appears to be desired by the restless participants here.

I simply came across an article on the internet and thought it might be of interest. This is because there are sadly still issues surrounding homophobia and sport, and I initially thought that this could be an interesting debate, unlike one which we have seen prior. On this forum that is.

I miscalculated badly. I overestimated the tolerance and maturity of some members here. It appears we don't possess the ability to step back and consider, to debate like adults and to analyse life, here in this neck of the woods. Actually, the fact that the issue is so important is reflected in the INABILITY and INCOMPETENCE of holding together a civilised discussion on REAL ISSUES in REAL LIFE.

As the OP, I suggest that this thread is locked. The answer to the thread title is startlingly clear, and has been made so by the behaviour in this thread. There is no more to say here. Real life issues are clearly uncharted territory for the rabble that congregate in sports forums. Disappointing... but to be expected, unfortunately.

OUCH!

[bud]

Hmm. I can't help but feel all these accusations of ridiculousness and pointlessness, in relation to the thread topic, are an attack on me and my judgement in posting it. In which case I would like to offer an explanation, seeing as it appears to be desired by the restless participants here.

I simply came across an article on the internet and thought it might be of interest. This is because there are sadly still issues surrounding homophobia and sport, and I initially thought that this could be an interesting debate, unlike one which we have seen prior. On this forum that is.

I miscalculated badly. I overestimated the tolerance and maturity of some members here. It appears we don't possess the ability to step back and consider, to debate like adults and to analyse life, here in this neck of the woods. Actually, the fact that the issue is so important is reflected in the INABILITY and INCOMPETENCE of holding together a civilised discussion on REAL ISSUES in REAL LIFE.

As the OP, I suggest that this thread is locked. The answer to the thread title is startlingly clear, and has been made so by the behaviour in this thread. There is no more to say here. Real life issues are clearly uncharted territory for the rabble that congregate in sports forums. Disappointing... but to be expected, unfortunately.

You asked how F1 would react to a gay driver? You got your answer.

[darwin dali]

Hmm. I can't help but feel all these accusations of ridiculousness and pointlessness, in relation to the thread topic, are an attack on me and my judgement in posting it. In which case I would like to offer an explanation, seeing as it appears to be desired by the restless participants here.

I simply came across an article on the internet and thought it might be of interest. This is because there are sadly still issues surrounding homophobia and sport, and I initially thought that this could be an interesting debate, unlike one which we have seen prior. On this forum that is.

I miscalculated badly. I overestimated the tolerance and maturity of some members here. It appears we don't possess the ability to step back and consider, to debate like adults and to analyse life, here in this neck of the woods. Actually, the fact that the issue is so important is reflected in the INABILITY and INCOMPETENCE of holding together a civilised discussion on REAL ISSUES in REAL LIFE.

As the OP, I suggest that this thread is locked. The answer to the thread title is startlingly clear, and has been made so by the behaviour in this thread. There is no more to say here. Real life issues are clearly uncharted territory for the rabble that congregate in sports forums. Disappointing... but to be expected, unfortunately.

You asked how F1 would react to a gay driver? You got your answer.

F1 as a whole? Doubt it would be like anything we've just seen on here...

[bud]

Yeah I doubt people in F1 would make jokes, they aren't allowed to.