F1 commentator suspended after insulting Stroll live on air
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Lionel Froissart, a French-language commentator who works for Belgian channel RTBF Sport, referred to Aston Martin driver Stroll as “the autistic” during their live coverage of last Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Co-commentator Gaetan Vigneron quickly criticised Froissart on air, saying: “That’s too strong. You are going too far,” to which Froissart replied: “Honestly, this is the truth.” The CRAZY life of Bernie Ecclestone | .Net F1 2022Video of The CRAZY life of Bernie Ecclestone | .Net F1 2022Click to subscribeNever miss a video from Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest reviews, interviews and moreAfter the exchange was shared across social media, RTBF released a statement condemning the words used while confirming that Froissart had been suspended. “RTBF strongly condemns the words used on Sunday, July 10, on air by its consultant Lionel Froissart during the Austrian Grand Prix,” the statement read. “Associating autism with a driver’s way of communicating was misplaced and completely inconsistent with RTBF values. An internal investigation will be conducted, to hear all the involved persons.Related Ex-F1 race director Masi breaks silence after leaving FIA Contract mess: Palou signs for McLaren hours after Ganassi claims 2023 deal”The goal is to understand in detail what could have led to this incident. Pending the results of this investigation, RTBF will no longer work with the consultant in question until further notice.”Stroll finished the Spielberg race 13th. The Canadian sits 19th in the world championship after scoring just three points in the first 11 races of the season. Related Vettel, Albon, Piastri or Herta… who should replace Ricciardo for F1 2023? FIA announces exit for former F1 race director Michael Masi
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