Several other drivers have also wished Schumacher well, including countryman Nico Hulkenberg, who was critical of any negative comments that the post may have received.
“Obviously it’s a very personal matter, but I congratulate that if he’s coming out with that,” the Haas driver commented.
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“There’s nothing wrong with that in modern times, where diversity is all to play for. There’s always going to be hate in the world, especially online – that’s a place where people abuse that easily, where they can hide. That’s not great, not fantastic, but other than that, all good.”
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, meanwhile, spoke of the importance of ensuring that everybody in the sport feels comfortable enough to be themselves.
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