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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 7, 2021 Switzerland’s Roger Federer during a press conference after losing his quarter final match against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz Pool via REUTERS/Joe Toth
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The Miami GP race weekend is finally over. Stars from all walks of life descended upon the venue to register their presence and, just like last year, the event turned out to be a star-studded affair. Even the race went smoothly as Max Verstappen, beating all odds, won the race after beating his own teammate Sergio Perez. However, a moment of disrespect for a legend of the sport has left fans with a sour taste in their mouths.
The Miami GP is officially a 2-year-old fixture on the F1 calendar now and has turned out to be a celeb favorite. Just like last year, the crème de la crème made their way to the paddock right from the Friday. Vin Diesel and his The Fast and the Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez started it all when they had a meet and greet with McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. As the race came to an end, tennis legend Roger Federer made his way to the track. Close to him was 3-time F1 world championship winner Sir Jackie Stewart. But the moment turned out to be an embarrassing one for him.
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F1 fans come down heavy on Roger Federer’s security for disrespecting a legend of the sport
Roger Federer was there to attend the main race and had a great time. Being a top athlete, he had access to special privileges like hanging on the track after the race got over. Jackie Stewart wanted to meet the man who he probably admires a lot. Roger’s security, however, probably did not know who he was and blocked him and told him to turn away.
As fans saw the scenes on the live broadcast, they were left fuming. Take a look at how they reacted to the disrespect Sir Jackie Stewart went through.
No respect for the legends that paved the way🤦🏿♂️
— Lesedi Kgasago (@lesedi_kgasago) May 7, 2023
Are these people not educated as to who is important in F1? Anyone OUTSIDE F1 is 2nd tier IMFO! #Miamigp
— susan (@susancoxart) May 7, 2023
F1 royalty! Respect to him!
— stubar (@stuandthecrew) May 7, 2023
respect the legend!!
— gaby 🙂 (@rosadogabyy) May 7, 2023
The disrespect
— Charlie (@thewindmilly) May 7, 2023
One fan felt that the Miami GP has turned out to be just a “Hollywood production” and the actual race action has taken the back seat.
this is a full on Hollywood production.
F1 is secondary.
— BOLO LA TBLA (@Jessla89) May 7, 2023
What has @f1 become?
— Dan Winter (@dcwinter) May 7, 2023
Un-f*cking-believable – everything that is wrong with modern F1 in about 10 seconds. 3 time WDC, team owner, legend, personal friend of the King – less important than "celebrities"
— Stuart J Matthews (@SJM18T) May 7, 2023
Even Liberty Media took the brunt of fans’ anger. Fans even called out the behavior of the celebs who don’t know F1 and the legends of the sport.
The utter disrespect liberty have for legends
— Callum (@cipher0290) May 7, 2023
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#miami f1 = cringe fest!!!
No respect for F1 or F1 legends!!— Adam Wheeler (@AdamWhe67454273) May 7, 2023
Do you think the situation could have been handled more professionally?
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