The F1 sideshow that went sideways: Peeing, roof-climbing, and a mayor along for the ride
The San Francisco Standard • • sports
Key Points:
- A Red Bull F1 event in San Francisco's Marina District drew 50,000 spectators but caused significant disruption, including property damage, trespassing, and traffic gridlock, leading to public outcry over poor crowd control.
- Mayor Daniel Lurie defended such disruptions as part of San Francisco's comeback as a global city but faced criticism for the lack of event planning and law enforcement presence; his office deferred responsibility to Red Bull and SFPD.
- The San Francisco Police Department reported no major safety incidents or arrests despite multiple trespassing complaints, while local officials like District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill called for a review to ensure better management of future events.
- The event sparked a culture war debate on social media, with
