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BBC Sport looks at the reer of Mike Bttler, Formula 1's only known gay male driver, and his impact on today's LGBT+ motorsport muny.

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ARE THERE ANY GAY F1 DRIVERS?

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One of the World's Bt Race Car Drivers Is Gay.

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