Alpine Formula 1 team has condemned the surge of social media abuse directed at Franco Colapinto after his shunt at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Alpine’s Unified Stance on Online Harassment
The Alpine organisation issued a statement that, regardless of fan identity, “hate and abusive commentary has no place in motorsport.” It reinforced that the condemnation is universal and not limited to any single fan base.
Baku Crash and Its Fallout
During the safety‑car restart at Baku, a loss of control by Colapinto triggered a pile‑up that disabled Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. The incident sparked further online vitriol, mostly aimed at Norris, but the team noted that both drivers and other season‑affiliated figures suffered.
Personal and Media‑Motive Abuse
Gasly reported threats reaching his family, while Colapinto described the harassment as “not nice to see.” After the Azerbaijan event, Alpine boss Flavio Briatore warned Argentine media that persistent hatred could prompt restrictions on coverage of the driver.
Collaboration to Curb Hate
Alpine declared its commitment to working with the championship promoter, rights holders, and the FIA to establish strategies that mitigate online abuse and nurture healthy sporting rivalry.
Looking Ahead
Alpine’s joint condemnation signals the team’s insistence that digital hostility must end, for the safety and integrity of the sport to remain uncompromised.
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