Formula 1 - Formula-1 drivers are pleased with Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher receives much support from Formula 1, after he publicly came out as gay in an Instagram post. "Total support from me and I'm sure the entire Formula 1 community as well", said the two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso from Spain in a press conference at the Hungarian Grand Prix on the Hungaroring. "It's great that he feels good and we're happy with him", emphasized the 42-year-old pilot of the British Aston-Martin team.
Formula 1 as a secure environment
Alonso still knows Ralf Schumacher from his days as a racing rival. He achieved his greatest successes in motor racing's top class with the WM titles in 2005 and 2006, while Ralf Schumacher himself was racing in Formula 1.
The brother of seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher ended his career in 2007 after a total of 180 Grand Prix starts and six race wins.
"It's fantastic", Oscar Piastri praised Ralf Schumacher's step into the public eye. "We want our sport to be inclusive and for people to feel safe to come out", added the 23-year-old Australian from McLaren.
Ralf Schumacher as TV expert at the Hungaroring
Ralf Schumacher and his partner Étienne had already shown their enthusiasm for the many positive reactions. "Ralf & Étienne are overwhelmed by the many wonderful, global feedback. Nobody could have expected that", explained a family spokesperson.
His countryman Nico Hülkenberg criticized negative comments in Budapest: "There's always hate in the world and especially online, where people are practically anonymous. That's not great."
Ralf Schumacher will be in action as an expert for the pay-TV broadcaster Sky at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Ralf Schumacher's announcement of his sexuality in Formula 1 has garnered widespread support, with Formula-1-Driver Fernando Alonso from Spain expressing his full backing during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Alonso, a two-time World Champion, shared his sentiments during a press conference, praising Schumacher's courage and expressing hope for an inclusive environment in Formula 1.
- Alonso and Schumacher have a history in Formula 1, with Schumacher competing in the sport's top class during Alonso's most successful period.
- Schumacher, who is the brother of seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher, retired from Formula 1 in 2007 after 180 Grand Prix starts and six race wins.
- The positive responses to Schumacher's announcement have been overwhelming, with young driver Oscar Piastri from McLaren commending Schumacher's action and advocating for inclusivity in motorsport.
- Piastri, a 23-year-old Australian, hopes that Schumacher's step encourages more people in the motorsport community to feel safe in expressing their identities.
- Schumacher will be active in Formula 1 this weekend, not as a driver but as a TV expert for the pay-TV broadcaster Sky, providing analysis at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Nico Hülkenberg, another German Formula 1 driver, has spoken out against negative comments made online in response to Schumacher's announcement, urging for a more respectful online community.
