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To think these sporting events should be banned?

131 replies

idontfeelgoodaboutthis · 06/09/2026 21:12

My niece was at the formula one in Italy this weekend.

404,000 people attended, most of whom didn’t seem to be Italian from her words. She told me she bought “at least” ten bottles of water this weekend. 11 teams flying in, flying their drivers in by private jet, and then out again. 404,000 people making extra journeys that they didn’t need to make.

The impact on the environment must be awful. AIBU to think these events should be banned for the sake of the environment?

OP posts:
RaininSummer · 06/09/2026 22:13

If we seriously want to try to halt climate disaster then you aren't wrong. Will never happen though as humans as a species are self destructive and selfish.

mynipsWILLpointnorth · 06/09/2026 22:12

I think that the f1 cars run on electricity

Foolish1984 · 06/09/2026 22:11

I completely agree OP, but you’re opening this debate on the absolute wrong platform! It’s like asking a room full of bookies if they think gambling should be banned

Rondayvu · 06/09/2026 22:08

Yes absolutely nobody should leave their homes ever again, no driving, no flying, no sailing. We should also stop using the internet and heating our homes and water.

TeenLifeMum · 06/09/2026 22:08

No, I don’t think stopping something millions of people enjoy, making many people redundant, would be a good idea.

HussleMe · 06/09/2026 22:06

Um nope. Should we stop all events that require people to move about the globe? Do you know how many thousands of people would be out of work for just F1 alone?