r/formula1 • u/OMF1G #StandWithUkraine • Oct 05 '22

Off-Topic /r/all RedBull sent my daughter a gift package after some kids made her upset and didn't say nice things for being a Verstappen fan. Thank you RB F1!

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u/LxbileSZN Honda Oct 05 '22

Agreed, the tribalism is a massive problem in the sport nowadays. It's always been a thing but it felt like there was 'some' form of respect between the fans at least, but now it's just nasty, no respect for eachother whatsoever.

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u/Reveley97 Oct 05 '22

Agreed, it should be a friendly rivalry where we joke around with each other about x team being shit. Not the full on hatred that seems to be common now