The victims were photographed without permission, verbally harassed or touched on the buttocks, breasts and abdomen
More than twenty women have denounced harassing behavior during the Netherlands Grand Prixfifteenth test of the Formula 1 World Cupwhich was held last weekend on the Dutch circuit of Zandvoort.
At least 25 women reported their cases since last Friday to Formula 1 Womena club for women fans of this sport.
The victims were photographed without permission, verbally harassed or touched on the buttocks, breasts and abdomen, according to the founder of the fan club, Svenja Tillemannsto public television NOS.
“I’ve been waiting for two years, but after this weekend’s experience, I don’t think I want to go back to Formula 1. I’ve never felt so dirty, humiliated and inferior at an event, so insecure,” she said. Naomi, 21 years oldwho attended the race with her father, but suffered several episodes of verbal harassment every time her father left her alone.
As reported in an email, several men referred to some band-aids that he has on his knees because he suffers from inflammation, and, among the examples he pointed out, a man yelled at him that “he had had a great time on his knees last night.” while another added, “What a busy night you’ve had!”
another victim, Sarah, 43 years old, was filmed in the stands by several men when she danced, a group of young people cut her off when she wanted to go to the bathroom and another man even grabbed her hand. “Of course I want to go again, but there has to be a man with me. As a single woman I find it horrible,” she added. Formula 1who attended the event accompanied by her husband.
The Police have not yet received any official complaint of transgressive sexual behavior in Zandvoortand the Netherlands Grand Prix tells NOS that he is aware of one case of harassment and four other complaints.
The organization of the event in Netherlands deployed additional security guards, security guards and cameras, and provided an emergency number to which visitors could send a message during the event to create a safer environment for visitors.
This is not the first time that visitors to the grand prix have had to deal with this type of behaviour. Last July there were also complaints of machismo and racism, especially by Dutch fans, during the races. Formula 1 in Austriaaccording to NOS.
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