[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by chillibowl

in fairness, how does the present differ from f1's historically long association with big oil, big tobacco, big alcohol or any number of other less than desirable actors who have used sport to gain visibility and prestige?

the need for money to fund racing (or play sport in general) and the need to connect with those who have that money has always been a morally problematic relationship.

that doesnt mean i dont think people should speak out against it. to the contrary, we have always needed more of this not less!

The difference is there is a direct connection with some of these countries now hosting GPs and human rights abuses.