The Dark Side of Fandom: Cyberbullying and Threats in Motorsport

The Dark Side of Fandom: Cyberbullying and Threats in Motorsport

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Argentinian fans of Juncos Hollinger driver Agustin Canapino have been making threats against Theo Pourchaire in the wake of this past weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix. Public acknowledgement of the online abuse came to light Monday evening when Arrow McLaren released a joint statement with JHR denouncing the behavior. The incident that caused the apparent anger […]

Public acknowledgment of the online abuse occurred when Arrow McLaren and JHR released a joint statement condemning the behavior. The incident leading to the anger involved a collision between Pourchaire and Canapino during a race restart, resulting in Canapino losing positions and Pourchaire receiving a penalty. The joint statement emphasized the importance of respectful and civil online interactions in the racing community. This incident was not the first time drivers faced online abuse after on-track battles with Canapino or his fans’ reactions. Pourchaire addressed the hate and death threats he received, stating the need for kindness and understanding among individuals. Despite Arrow McLaren’s statement, Juncos Hollinger Racing had not shared it on their platforms at the time of the publication.

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