Formula 1 has called on social media platforms to take stronger action against online abuse, following incidents involving Yuki Tsunoda and Jack Doohan receiving toxic comments. Franco Colapinto’s return to F1 with Alpine has sparked widespread support from Argentina, but some fans have crossed the line by harassing Doohan, who was later replaced by Colapinto. A fake post about Doohan’s father mocking Colapinto’s crash at Imola prompted a wave of abuse, highlighting the need for respect towards all competitors. While some Argentinian fans targeted Tsunoda, others expressed support for him on social media, apologizing for the unacceptable behavior of a minority. F1 and the FIA have condemned online abuse and are urging social media platforms to take more decisive action to stop the spread of harmful comments. McLaren driver Lando Norris has reduced his social media usage, seeing it as a distraction and a drain on his energy, reflecting a broader trend of athletes reassessing their relationship with online platforms.
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