The Female Drive

Community created to share stories of the underrepresented and to continue to create an inclusive motorsport world.

[Areto Labs @aretolabs]

🔴 Re-sharing @thefemaledrive's dive into the harsh reality of online abuse in #F1. We must remember that sport reflects society. The hate we see online isn't just about racing—it's about race, gender & other forms of identity. Join the call for change: https://t.co/5tNzqZG0Aj

[Areto Labs @aretolabs]

🎙️ Our friends at the @TheFemaleDrive & @lakeside_drive come together to tackle the pressing issues of inequities in #F1. This conversation is a must-listen to understand what steps are needed to build a stronger & more inclusive community. https://t.co/73iWBItLfm #SportsTalk

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

Are you a woman and a fan of F1?

We want to hear from you! This is the last chance to take part in a survey to help us truly understand what is important to you.

You can complete the survey here:
https://t.co/BqjtwbIRFr

#F1 #F12023 #women #fangirl

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

So, I wrote something all about the online abuse and toxic behaviour from some F1 fans within the community. It’s always disappointing to admit that there is a problem, but the data and examples don’t lie.

@F1 @fia #F1 #F12023 #Formula1

[Areto Labs @aretolabs]

"Until we can address the elephant in the room and acknowledge that online abuse is real and damaging, we won’t be able to make meaningful progress towards creating a more inclusive, diverse and accepting F1 community." - Estelle Clapham, @TheFemaleDrive https://t.co/5tNzqZFsKL

[Krystina Emmanouilides @kr_ys_ti_na]

While an @F1 winter shutdown is well intentioned (cost saving/employee break), it’s a non-inclusive bandaid 🩹.
The @fia needs to take more thoughtful action to ensure employee wellbeing, while not discriminating or alienating talent.

[Krystina Emmanouilides @kr_ys_ti_na]

So I just found out, this DID happen… I will not stop until this is overturned. If not, I won’t be staying in the sport for very long.

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

Awesome to see that @GiveMeSportW has acknowledged our work on trying to combat online abuse. @aretolabs

This is just the beginning. We have a long way to go before we can see actual change and need the people in power to help us. @F1 @fia @fiawim

[GiveMeSportW @GiveMeSportW]

Reports from @TheFemaleDrive and @aretolabs have revealed the extent of social media abuse in the F1 community

The concerning results highlights the need to tackle online abuse in sport immediately

[Areto Labs @aretolabs]

Stories about online abuse, misogyny, and women in politics have sky rocketed since @jacindaardern announced her resignation. Blame has been tossed around and the screaming at the clouds echoes down the streets of Auckland. Let's dig a little deeper. A thread 🧵 #NewZealand

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

The 2022 F1 season may be over but we are not finished at looking into some of the toxic online behaviour.

#thefemaledrive #aretolabs #changingonlineculture #changeonlineculture #f1 #f12022

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

And some more

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

I am so proud of the work that @aretolabs and I have done to investigate this further and finally work towards some action. Although 2022 is over, we still have so much to show on the work that we’ve done.

[Areto Labs @aretolabs]

Stories like this prove just how important the work of organizations like @TheFemaleDrive are. Leagues, teams, and fans need to uplift our athletes - not stand by as they are torn down online. #F1

https://t.co/FQVN22MCuN

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

We’ll just leave this here.

[GPFans Global @GPFansGlobal]

Please be warned, should you choose to scroll, the content highlighted in the report is utterly vile. It is a measure of what #F1 is trying to combat at present.

https://t.co/GcsUGY5Rxd

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

I am really proud of the work that we have done in partnership with @aretolabs and will continue to do. Whether people want to believe it or not, online abuse and hatred exists heavily in the world of F1.

#womeninsport #F1 #F12022 @F1 @fia

[Areto Labs @aretolabs]

The comment section of this article shows exactly why more education & solutions are needed. Let's be clear: online abuse should never be tolerated as an occupational hazard regardless of your profession. More about collab with @TheFemaleDrive here: https://t.co/3JgwuS86jO #F1

[Claire Cottingham @Cla_Cottingham]

Pathetic sexism masked as banter. So bored of this toxic behaviour in sport.

[Hoops @hoops__45]

No rest at the factories.
It is one of the busiest times trying to get designs out, parts made, tested (fixed if needed), etc.
Some will work over the x-mas holidays
Some will be working wknds.
Some are on night shifts.
While the tv coverage ends,the work continues 💪🏽 #F1

[Krystina Emmanouilides @kr_ys_ti_na]

There’s a rumour that on top of the @F1 2 week shutdown, there’ll be another 1 week enforced around Christmas in 2023. Fixing 3 weeks of employee holiday may suit those living local and to whom cost is no concern, but what about the rest of us? #F1

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

Run Seb, Run.

#F1 #F1GP #F1memes #F12022 #SebastianVettel

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

✨The Female Drive x Areto Labs✨

This week we are spotlighting the online abuse that is coming out of the F1 Brazilian GP.

#changingonlineculture #changeonlineculture #f1 #f12022 #f1fans @F1Media @AlpineF1Team @redbullracing @fia

[The Female Drive @TheFemaleDrive]

Absolute chills!

[Black Ferns @BlackFerns]

Hot tip: If you want to find a Kiwi any where in the world.. “Tutira mai ngā iwi…” 🎶🖤🇳🇿