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Isack Hadjar has blasted the abuse Andrea Kimi Antonelli endured after F1’s Qatar GP, claiming they’re “idiots” who “know nothing about racing”.
Isack Hadjar fiercely criticized the online abuse directed at Andrea Kimi Antonelli following the Qatar Grand Prix, branding the perpetrators as “idiots” who lack knowledge about racing. Antonelli lost fourth position to Lando Norris in Lusail after running wide in the closing stages, sparking controversy surrounding Red Bull’s alleged involvement. This controversy led to mass online abuse towards Antonelli, prompting a statement from Red Bull retracting their comments. Hadjar, joined by Charles Leclerc and George Russell, stood up for Antonelli before the Abu Dhabi race, condemning the abuse and emphasizing the need for accountability. Leclerc called for social media platforms to address online abuse, while Hadjar criticized the abusers as “idiots” who have no understanding of the sport. Leclerc and Russell expressed support for Antonelli, highlighting the unfairness of online abuse towards drivers who give their all in races. Ultimately, the drivers emphasized the importance of ignoring such negativity and focusing on their racing careers.
