Fan harassment complaint at Dutch Formula 1 GP

Over 20 women accused of harassment during Dutch Grand PrixRound 15 of the Formula 1 World Championship at the Zandvoort circuit in the Netherlands last weekend.

Since last Friday, at least 25 women have reported their cases to Formula 1 Women, a club for female fans of the sport.

Victims were photographed, verbally harassed, and touched on the buttocks, chest, and abdomen without permission.fan club founder Svenja Tillemans reported to public television NOS.

“It’s been two years of waiting, but after this weekend’s experience, I don’t want to go back to F1said Naomi, 21, who raced with her father, but suffered several episodes of verbal harassment whenever her father left her alone.

As reported in an email, several men mentioned some band-aids he has on his knees because he suffers from inflammation. added:What a busy night you had.”.

Another victim, 43-year-old Sarah, was filmed dancing in the stands by several men. A group of young people cut her hand when she wanted to go to the bathroom, and another man even grabbed her hand. “Of course I want to go again, but I need a man with me.As a woman I find it terrifying“Added this F1 fan who attended the event with her husband.

Police have yet to receive an official complaint about sexual abuse behavior at Zandvoort, and the Dutch GP told the NOS it was aware of one case of harassment and four complaints.

Organizations of events in the Netherlands have deployed additional vigilantes, security guards and surveillance camerasan emergency phone number was set up that visitors can message during the event, creating a safe environment for visitors.

This isn’t the first time visitors to the Grand Prix have had to deal with this kind of behavior. There were also macho and racist complaints last JulyAccording to the NOS, during a Formula 1 race in Austria, especially from Dutch fans