BREAKING: Elon Musk Offers $100,000 to Ferrari Drivers to Reject Pride Month — Drivers Respond
Elon Musk is facing backlash after offering $100,000 to any Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 driver who publicly declines to support Pride Month, claiming it’s time to “end the WOKE era.” The controversial offer was made via Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sparking outrage and widespread criticism across the motorsport and LGBTQ+ communities.
In a swift response, both Ferrari drivers — Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz — issued statements rejecting Musk’s proposal. Leclerc emphasized, “Respect and inclusion are not trends, they are values I stand by. I will never trade that for money.” Sainz added, “Pride Month is about human dignity. No amount of money can buy my silence on what matters.”
Scuderia Ferrari also issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to diversity and inclusion, stating that the team does not support or condone any attempt to politicize its drivers’ values.
Social media users have flooded Musk’s post with criticism, calling it an attack on equality and decency. Many praised the Ferrari drivers for standing firm in the face of such a divisive challenge.
As the debate over “wokeness” continues, Ferrari’s drivers have made their stance clear — human rights are non-negotiable.