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LGBTQ+ organisation Racing Pride calls out F1 over Petrov Steward appointment

Racing Pride, an organisation promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the motorsport industry, has moved to 'express its concern' at the decision to invite Vitaly Petrov onto the panel of FIA Driver Stewards for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimao. Check out the Crash F1 YouTube channel - CLICK HERE The Russian racer started 64 grands prix during a three-season stint in F1 with Renault and Caterham between 2010 and 2012, while he is also a Le Mans 24 Hours podium winner too. However, his appointment as a steward in Portugal this weekend has raised eyebrows following an interview given to the Russian sport publication Championat, in which he expressed critical views of Lewis...
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