Fans Dub Lewis Hamilton as “Bubba Wallace of F1” Amid Controversial LGBTQ Revelation Ahead of Miami GP

Every now and then, the motorsports world witnesses a congression of fans. Cross-over sporting events or updates regarding the same can see fans from across disciplines cross paths. Recently, NASCAR fans found themselves in the midst of a storm emanating from the F1 world. Finding an opportunity, several fans jumped the gun and chose to zero in on Bubba Wallace.

The story has its genesis in HB 1557, popularly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which was signed into law last spring by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. It was F1 champ Lewis Hamilton‘s latest decision to highlight his disapproval of this bill that put him in the spotlight. The driver’s rather stern stand on the Florida legislation has sparked a row of debates and controversies.

The controversies even found their way into the NASCAR world, albeit, in a rather unusual manner. Fans took things up a notch when they drew out a sharp comparison between Hamilton and the 23Xl Racing driver, Bubba Wallace.

NASCAR community reacts to Lewis Hamilton taking a stand

With Formula 1 back in Miami, the whole racing community around the world is closely monitoring this week’s race at the Miami International Autodrome. Coming with the bandwagon are the debates and reports surrounding the F1 superstar’s bold stand against the Florida ruling.

The driver will show his displeasure with the bill, donning a rainbow helmet in Miami. Senior media person and executive, Mike Sington tweeted the news, triggering much discussion among the community. NASCAR fans got on the offensive, mentioning Wallace, as they joined hands roasting the driver.

With his disappointing on-track performance, crashing at the last minute in Talladega, and an overall lackluster 2023 season, fans were already boiling over Wallace. Now with such a last-minute drama from F1, fans quickly zeroed in on Wallace, poking fun at the driver.

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Fans rag-doll Bubba Wallace, mentioning him round after round

As it comes to American shores, F1 seems to have ignited a chain of sarcastic fan comments. With the political turmoil causing an uproar worldwide, even the NASCAR community felt its reverberations. But surprisingly, the otherwise serious socio-political debate turned into a roast fest.

NASCAR fans assembled together and reacted to the tweet, poking fun at Bubba Wallace.

“Nobody cares.. just another Bubba Wallace or Jesse smollet”

Fans did not hesitate as they bashed both Hamilton and Wallace,

“Oh, you have a Bubba Wallace in F1!”

“He’s the Bubba Wallace of F1”

“That was the Bubba Wallace thing”

While the latest has created a backlash, fans took on the opportunity to bash the sensitive stand of the driver and used it against the unsuspecting Wallace and mocking him. With this week’s Kansas race nearing, will Bubba Wallace have his revenge stunning the community?

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