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Alpine F1 driver Franco Colapinto says he’s working to calm fan reactions and urges greater respect after backlash directed at Yuki Tsunoda.
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto is actively working to calm fan reactions and promote greater respect in response to the backlash directed at Yuki Tsunoda.
After a tirade of abuse towards Tsunoda for being impeded during FP1 in Imola, Colapinto, making his Alpine debut, took responsibility for the incident but condemned the aggressive messages targeted at Tsunoda.
Both Alpine and the FIA have issued statements denouncing the abuse, acknowledging the need for a more respectful discourse within the sport.
Colapinto, reflecting on the incident, expressed understanding of Tsunoda’s frustration and emphasized the importance of enjoying the sport without spreading hate.
Addressing the broader issue of online abuse in sports, Colapinto called for better behavior from fans and those within the paddock to foster a culture of respect.
As he navigates online abuse and strives to establish himself within the Alpine team, Colapinto remains focused on controlling what he can and promoting respectful conduct among fans while acknowledging the fine line between passion and aggression in fan interactions.
