Formula One is visiting these territories which have different human rights records to what we have in Europe but continuing to champion its values as it does so. 'I think this year there's been a big shift in Formula One that we're seeing across a number of drivers and teams where there is now a willingness to address these topics of inclusion,' he told Reuters. Morris, whose Racing Pride movement was founded in 2019 to create visibility for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in motorsport and to challenge negative stereotypes, said Hamilton's actions were inspiring. Judges have convicted people for 'immorality', having sexual relations outside of marriage, and homosexual sex. Saudi Arabia has no codified legal system and no laws regarding sexual orientation or gender identity.