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Franco Colapinto has demanded more respect be shown to rival Formula 1 drivers after Yuki Tsunoda was subjected to a swarm of abusive messages including racist insults after their minor practice altercation at Imola.
Franco Colapinto has called for more respect towards Formula 1 drivers after Yuki Tsunoda received racist insults on social media following a minor incident at Imola. Tsunoda gestured at Colapinto during practice, leading to abusive messages in Spanish flooding Tsunoda’s Instagram. Colapinto, who had disabled his social media before his F1 return, defended Tsunoda and criticized the abusive reactions from fans. Both drivers crashed out in separate Q1 accidents during qualifying, with Colapinto acknowledging Tsunoda’s right to be upset. Colapinto emphasized the need for respect and calm on social media, addressing the passionate but sometimes harsh behavior of certain fans. Tsunoda expressed his disappointment in the response, encouraging fans to support drivers constructively and channel their energy positively.
