Colapinto issues social media ban threat after Tsunoda, Doohan abuse
- Franco Colapinto, making his Alpine Formula 1 debut at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying, faced social media abuse following a crash and an on-track incident with Yuki Tsunoda.
- The abuse intensified due to a fake Instagram story falsely attributed to Mick Doohan mocking Colapinto's crash, which rapidly spread before an apology was issued and Doohan distanced himself.
- FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and drivers Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly condemned the toxic behavior, stressing respect must guide fan conduct and online hostility has grown recently.
- Colapinto acknowledged Tsunoda's frustration, accepted some fans' aggressiveness, vowed to ban abusive supporters where possible, and emphasized focusing on controllable matters ahead of his ongoing Alpine audition.
- The controversy highlights continuing challenges with misinformation and fan toxicity in motorsport, underlining calls for increased responsibility and respect within the Formula 1 community.
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Colapinto appeals directly to his fans ahead of F1 Monaco GP following online abuse received by Doohan and Tsunoda
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has addressed the recent online abuse directed at Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda by a subset of Argentine fans ahead of the F1 Monaco GP. Colapinto’s return to F1 with Alpine has undoubtedly reinvigorated his passionate fanbase. Several media outlets, including Pit Debrief, had reported earlier in the year that Doohan... The post Colapinto appeals directly to his fans ahead of F1 Monaco GP following online abuse rec…
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