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Wolff to 'brainless' abusive F1 fans: Stay away

SPIELBERG, Austria -- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes life bans should be handed out to "brainless" abusive fans after a number of incidents among attendees at the Red Bull Ring overshadowed the Austrian Grand Prix. Multiple accounts of homophobic, racist or sexist abuse were shared on social media by fans in the build up to the race. F1 condemned the abuse in a statement ahead of the race and said it will talk to the organisers of the race to find a solution going forward. Mercedes boss Wolff gave the clearest message of what he thought of the fans in question. "F--- off," Wolff said on Sunday evening. "If you are part of that category, f--- off." "We...
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