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FIA and Alpine Condemn Online Abuse Targeting F1 Drivers

Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda call for civility after harassment fueled by a doctored social media post and fan tensions.

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 17, 2025 Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan is seen ahead of qualification REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo
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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.

Overview

  • Jack Doohan issued a plea on Instagram urging fans to stop harassing his family after a fake social media post falsely attributed to his father circulated online.
  • The FIA president reaffirmed the United Against Online Abuse campaign, condemning the toxicity directed at Doohan and Tsunoda during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend.
  • Alpine released a statement denouncing online abuse and calling for fans to remember the humanity of drivers and their families.
  • Franco Colapinto and Yuki Tsunoda both spoke out against the harassment, with Colapinto urging his fans to remain respectful after incidents on and off the track.
  • The parody account responsible for the doctored post apologized, acknowledging the harm caused and the need for greater responsibility on social media.