Gay f1 drivers
With the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix on this weekend, we look back at the history of gay drivers in the sport.
When former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher came out last year, it made world headlines.
He was one of the limited known gay drivers in the sport&#;s year history.
However, Ralf and others often came out in retirement or never truly at all.
These are the four F1 drivers who were both verb and closeted during their careers and lives.
Mário de Araújo Cabral
Portuguese driver Mário de Araújo Cabral competed in F1 during the s and 60s.
He raced just four times but as the first Portuguese driver to race in the sport.
His best finding was 10th at the Portuguese Grand Prix of and it was the only race he actually finished.
In , Mário came out as bisexual much later in life at the age of 75 . He sadly passed away in August agd
Mike Beuttler
Mike Beuttler was a British F1 driver from to
He raced 28 times and although he never made the podium he did finish in the to 10 six times.
His best result was 7th at the Spanish Grand Prix of
Mike was never publicly out b
Meet the Only Four Openly LGBTQ+ F1 Drivers in History
On July 14 , German and former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher made F1 history by becoming the fourth openly LGBTQ+ driver in the sport. But he’s not the only one to own broken barriers in Formula One. From past drivers to more recent figures, the number of out LGBTQ+ drivers in Formula 1 remains small but significant. So, who are these trailblazing drivers, and what are their stories?
What To Know?
LGBTQ+ Representation in F1 – Only four drivers in Formula 1 history hold publicly come out as LGBTQ+: Ralf Schumacher, Mike Beuttler, Mário de Araújo Cabral, and Lella Lombardi. Their journeys highlight both progress and challenges in motorsport.
Key Figures & Their Stories – Ralf Schumacher recently came out, receiving widespread support. Mike Beuttler was semi-closeted during his career, later moving to the U.S. before passing away in Mário de Araújo Cabral came out as bisexual at 75, while Lella Lombardi, the only gal to score F1 points, lived openly as a lesbian.
F1’s Progress & Legacy – These drivers br
Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher comes out as gay
The former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher has come out as gay, becoming the most high-profile driver in the sport’s history to do so. Schumacher, brother of the seven‑time world champion Michael, made the announcement on social media.
Schumacher made the announcement on Instagram on Sunday night with a picture of himself and his French business manager, Étienne, watching a sunset with their arms around one another. “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can distribute everything.”
Schumacher did not make any explicit statement but confirmation came from comments made by his friend, the German actor Carmen Geiss, on her post. “I want to tell you about a person who plays a very special role in my life. For many years I have known and love him infinitely,” she wrote.
“Today he confessed his homosexuality. This step was an act of liberation and self-acceptance for him. It was a courageous decision that has matured in him for a long time and one he is now full of prid
Ralf Schumacher: Former Formula 1 driver comes out as gay in post on social media
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has announced he is in a same-sex relationship.
In a post on Instagram on Sunday evening, Schumacher shared a message with a picture of himself and his partner, Etienne, with their arms around each other.
The image showed the pair looking out to sea at a sunset and included the caption: "The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything."
Schumacher, who is the younger brother of seven-time F1 champion Michael, won six grands prix in a race career in which he raced for Jordan, Williams and Toyota between and
He was previously married to Cora, with whom he has a son David,
David Schumacher, himself a racing driver, wrote on Instagram in reply to his dad's post: "I am very happy that you have finally found someone with whom you really feel that you verb very comfortable and secureI am per cent behind you dad and wish you all the best and congratulations."
Schumacher now works as an F1 pu