Why F1 drivers are calling for respect as fans fill Mexican GP paddock

The over-enthusiastic behaviour of fans in the Formula 1 paddock in Mexico City has left drivers frustrated and calling for more respect for their personal space.

In keeping with a recent trend the F1 Experiences organisation has sold hundreds of packages that give paddock access to well-heeled fans. However, drivers have found the atmosphere oppressive with fans physically pushing and pulling them whenever they try to make it from their hospitality buildings to their garages, seemingly with no respect for personal space. While paddocks have become busier as Liberty Media has opened up access and tried to monetise it Mexico has reached an unprecedented level of hysteria, with scary scenes as drivers are mobbed when they venture out into the open. On…