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The FIA, in conjunction with Formula 2 and Formula 3, has denounced online abuse in the wake of recent incidents with junior drivers.
The FIA, together with F2 and F3, released a statement condemning online abuse towards drivers in F1’s junior categories.
The message, posted on social media, underscores the ongoing joint efforts to combat online hate through the United Against Online Abuse initiative.
During the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren junior Alex Dunne tearfully addressed the online abuse he faced after a race incident, leading him to remove social media apps.
Following the statement, F2 driver Richard Verschoor revealed threatening messages aimed at him during the Barcelona-Catalunya weekend.
Verschoor emphasized that such messages should not be tolerated, reflecting the concerning state of social media.
The joint statement by the FIA, Formula 2, and Formula 3 addressing online abuse can be found below.
