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Sky F1 reporter has seen an increase in abusive messages being sent her way in recent weeks.
Sky F1 reporter Rachel Brookes has disabled comments on her social media accounts due to receiving “vile abuse” after the Spanish Grand Prix where Max Verstappen collided with George Russell, resulting in a penalty.
Brookes suggested in an interview with Verstappen that the incident might “take some shine” off his other abilities.
Verstappen responded by saying, “Well, that’s your opinion.”
After a brief interview with Lewis Hamilton, who struggled in the race, it was revealed that Hamilton apologized to Brookes off-camera for his short answers.
During the Canadian GP weekend, Brookes announced she was taking action against the rising abuse she was receiving on social media by disabling comments, tags, and mentions for the time being.
She mentioned that she might consider enabling them later, but for now, they will remain off.
