Fighting Back: Alpine and FIA Take a Stand Against Online Abuse Targeting Tsunoda at F1 Imola GP

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The Alpine Formula 1 team and the FIA have denounced online abuse directed at Yuki Tsunoda following a practice incident with Franco Colapinto at F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. Colapinto impeded several drivers during FP1 upon his F1 return with Alpine, causing Tsunoda to gesture angrily at being blocked. Despite the clash being a routine Friday practice occurrence, a faction of Argentinian fans engaged in abusive, some racially charged, behavior towards Tsunoda on his Instagram. Colapinto, before and after qualifying, advised his fans to exhibit respect towards other drivers, supporting Tsunoda’s frustration. Both Alpine and the FIA have now also raised their voices against the online abuse Tsunoda faced from a small group of fans over the weekend. The FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, leading the charge against online abuse, emphasized that motorsport stands on the pillars of competition, passion, and dedication, and the excitement for the sport should never translate into hate or mistreatment. Ben Sulayem expressed solidarity with Yuki Tsunoda and Franco Colapinto for addressing the escalating issue of online abuse in motorsport, highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of kindness and respect within the F1 community.

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