I think the F1 has largely been an elitist European sport, so the organizers have been able to turn a blind eye to the (mostly liberal) political statements. N

I think the F1 has largely been an elitist European sport, so the organizers have been able to turn a blind eye to the (mostly liberal) political statements. Now that it is trying to expand into the States, such one sided speech becomes an issue. Similar to how nascar had been tolerating the stars and bars until it becomes too controversial. ( then of course there is china, who is not a fan of any political statements neither )