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FIA and Alpine Condemn Online Abuse Targeting Drivers and Families

Recent incidents at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix have prompted calls for respect and action against harassment in motorsport.

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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Australian driver Jack Doohan at a press conference in Bahrain last month
Jack Doohan of Australia and Alpine F1 walks in the Pitlane during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami

Overview

  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem denounced online abuse after Yuki Tsunoda and Franco Colapinto faced harassment following an on-track incident.
  • Jack Doohan and his family were targeted by harassment due to a fabricated social media post impersonating his father, Mick Doohan.
  • Jack Doohan issued a public plea to stop the abuse and clarified that the source of the fake post was not Argentine, though some outlets had falsely reported it.
  • Alpine released an official statement condemning the harassment of the Doohan family and emphasizing the need for respect within the motorsport community.
  • The 'United Against Online Abuse' campaign, supported by the FIA and teams, aims to combat toxicity and promote a safer environment in Formula 1.