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FIA and Alpine Condemn Online Abuse Following Imola GP Incidents

The FIA and Alpine F1 Team have launched initiatives against online toxicity after Yuki Tsunoda and Jack Doohan faced harassment driven by misinformation and fervent fan behavior.

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Franco Colapinto of Argentina driving the (43) Alpine F1 A525 Renault makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 18, 2025 in Imola, Italy.
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Overview

  • FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced the 'United Against Online Abuse' campaign, emphasizing the need for respect in motorsport communities.
  • Yuki Tsunoda received abusive messages after a minor on-track incident with Franco Colapinto during Emilia Romagna GP practice, prompting condemnation from Colapinto and the FIA.
  • A parody account, Formulafakers, apologized for sharing a doctored post that falsely portrayed Mick Doohan mocking Colapinto, which led to harassment of Jack Doohan's family.
  • Jack Doohan publicly called for an end to the abuse, clarifying the post was fabricated and urging fans to stop targeting his family.
  • The Alpine F1 Team released a statement urging fans to remain respectful, reaffirming their commitment to driver well-being and denouncing the harassment.