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Parody account given shocking rename after Doohan-Colapinto controversy
A parody Formula 1 account stirred controversy by posting a fake social media update that led to abusive comments towards a former driver’s family.
Jack Doohan was demoted by Alpine F1, making way for Franco Colapinto, who suffered a crash during his debut qualifying in Imola.
Misunderstanding arose when reports linked Mick Doohan to a post praising Colapinto’s crash, which was later clarified as fake news courtesy of the ‘formulafakers’ parody account.
The false reports prompted social media accounts to take corrective actions, with Jack Doohan pleading for an end to the harassment faced by his family due to the hoax.
Following the incident, ‘Motorsport Quotes’ rebranded to ‘Motorsport b*******’, criticizing fans and media for falling for misleading content.
In the midst of the turmoil, Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns about his F1 future amid changes in Monaco, as the sport continues to navigate controversies.
