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Lewis Hamilton urges F1 to address LGBTQ rights as his rainbow helmet returns in Qatar

Mercedes driver is again displaying Pride flag colors in a country with anti-gay laws and says it’s important for Formula 1 to "take the opportunity" to discuss diversity.

Lewis Hamilton will bring back rainbow helmet for F1 Miami Grand Prix to protest Florida laws

The seven-time F1 champ says the laws are "not good at all."

Gay driver Zach Herrin excited for Daytona 200 with Lambda Legal as sponsor

This racing partnership between the gay racer and LGBTQ advocacy group designed to make a statement.

New Formula One rule takes aim at Lewis Hamilton’s Pride helmet

The FIA enacts a new bylaw that would punish allies like Hamilton for supporting LGBTQ rights on the race track.

Trans driver Charlie Martin has chance to win a season title at final race weekend

Despite a first-race podium, setbacks left Martin and Jason Gagne-Keats short of a class championship.

Gay racer Zach Herrin will make his NASCAR debut this weekend

Herrin, who started his pro racing career 10 years ago, will compete at the NASCAR ARCA Series in Phoenix.

This out gay drag racer is sponsored by Grindr, and ready to disrupt the sport

Born into a legendary drag racing family, Travis Shumake is making history in his return to the track.

How this queer diver’s viral TikTok made NASCAR gayer than ever

Griffin Maxwell Brooks wanted to "yassify" NASCAR. Introducing: YASCAR.

What to make of NASCAR’s apology to the LGBTQ community

NASCAR recently apologized to the LGBTQ community over "recent actions," but failed to specify what those "recent actions" were.

Charlie Martin climbs to the podium in debut weekend at Laguna Seca

The trans pioneer ends up third in class in comeback from first-race DNF in her first-ever race weekend in the U.S.

DHL, Andretti Autosport to run special Pride livery at Indy 500

The sponsor’s rainbow logo that debuted last season will be back for IndyCar’s biggest event.

UK endurance racer Charlie Martin readies to race in the USA

The trans trailblazer will take the green flag in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America.

This gay NASCAR driver just raced at Daytona for the first time since coming out

Zach Herrin’s first professional race was at Daytona. Ten years later, he returned to the iconic track as his true self.

NASCAR partners with LGBTQ commerce group in major equity push

NASCAR is partnering with. the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce’s in 2022.

This gay race car driver quit when he came out. Now he’s returning to the track as his true self

Zach Herrin is getting into NASCAR to prove gay men can race, too.

This out gay auto racer is a rising star who bucks stereotypes

Dustin Sprouse has found acceptance at the race track and in his community.

Lewis Hamilton unveils Progress Pride helmet to protest Qatar’s anti-LGBTQ laws

While winning the Qatar Grand Prix, the racing champ wore rainbow colors. He’ll wear them in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi too.

Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel wore Pride shirt because ‘everyone has the same right to love’

‘I wanted to send a message, and I was very proud to do it,’ F1 champion Sebastian Vettel says about his pro-LGBTQ stance.

Why this queer, leftist high school swimmer loves NASCAR and Bubba Wallace

Jordan Fixsen rekindled his love for NASCAR last year and discovered a diverse fan base he never knew existed.

Gays love cars, and now there’s a place to meet and gather

Out Motorsports brings together LGBTQ motorsport enthusiasts, whether you own a Miata, BMW or anything else

Pit lane crash slowed, but didn’t stop racer Charlie Martin’s Britcar momentum

Charlie Martin and Jack Fabby put up a first-race podium at a soggy Snetterton, but a race 2 melee dented a strong effort.

A new team, a new series, and a strong start for Charlie Martin

Along with teammate Jack Fabby, the pioneering endurance racer ran first and second in the Britcar Endurance Series opener at Silverstone.

This gay racing phenom needed money to keep driving, and his calls were answered

When Devon Rouse asked for help on Twitter, a generous celebrity benefactor came to the rescue.

This gay race car driver is out and proud, and chasing his motorsports dream

Planted in Midwestern dirt, Devon Rouse seeks to bloom on pavement in 2021.

Amazin LêThi tapped as an official judge for Formula E’s Open Talent Call

The Vietnamese bodybuilder, personal trainer, and LGBTQ activist will provide commentary for Formula E’s Open Talent Call.

Conversation with Quinn, Open talent call, The VP Debate fly

The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Charlie Martin to reach a new milestone for this season and reaches for a new challenge for 2021

Martin announces a move to Praga for ‘21 and prepares to make more history at the Nürburgring this weekend.

The F Word; Saved by rugby; Gay runners and a dog named Lola

Join The Huddle for a brief look at what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

So who is eligible to be an underdog? Karleigh Webb sets the ground rules

We love them, root for them, make movies about them, but what qualifies someone to be an "underdog"?

Charlie Martin to line up for Formula E sim racing series.

Trans racer Charlie Martin’s seat time in a Formula E car on the line in Race At Home Challenge will benefit UNICEF.

23 sports-themed movies we recommend watching while you #StayHome

These are the essential films we picked, centered around sports, that will get you through the coronavirus crisis. Did we miss your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

Trans British endurance driver Charlie Martin is back in the saddle at the iconic Nürburgring 

Martin will race in the 24-hour event this fall.

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