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Alpine condemns online abuse after Norris and Colapinto

News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

Alpine condemns online abuse after Norris and Colapinto

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Alpine has issued a statement condemning online abuse directed at Lando Norris and their driver Franco Colapinto following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This marks another instance of the team speaking out against the negative behaviour of fans after Colapinto's involvement in a multi-car incident.

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Alpine boss threatens Franco Colapinto media boycott over outrageous fan abuse and threatsAlpine chief Flavio Briatore has threatened to withdraw Franco Colapinto from media duties if his fans don't learn to behave with a modicum of decorum and decency.

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Alpine issues statement as Lando Norris targeted by online abuse after Franco Colapinto remarksAlpine has condemned online abuse after Lando Norris was targeted by trolls for calling for Franco Colapinto to be banned.

CrashSun 27 Sep · 11:47 UTCRead →

Alpine forced to condemn online abuse again after Franco Colapinto-sparked chaosNot for the first time, Alpine has had to issue a statement following vile online hate.

RacingNews365Sun 27 Sep · 11:49 UTCRead →

Alpine makes statement as Franco Colapinto-related abuse acceleratesThe Alpine Formula 1 team has again spoken out against social media abuse following Franco Colapinto’s shunt in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Argentinian fans’ behaviour has been scrutinised lately following waves of hateful comments. Those were aimed at FIA stewards and the Alpine squad when Colapinto was handed a drive-through penalty for overtaking under a double yellow flag in ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comSun 27 Sep · 12:05 UTCRead →

Alpine condemns abuse again following Colapinto's Azerbaijan GP crashThe Alpine Formula 1 team has again spoken out against social media abuse following Franco Colapinto’s shunt in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Argentinian fans’ behaviour has been scrutinised lately following waves of hateful comments. Those were aimed at FIA stewards and the Alpine squad when Colapinto was handed a drive-through penalty for overtaking under a double yellow flag in ... Keep reading

AutosportSun 27 Sep · 12:11 UTCRead →

Alpine release statement over online abuse after Baku raceAlpine have issued a statement speaking out against the “hate and abuse” posted online following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, in which their driver Franco Colapinto triggered a multi-car incident.

Formula1.comSun 27 Sep · 12:16 UTCRead →

Alpine condemn online abuse again: “It has become a regular occurrence” | Formula 1Alpine has issued another condemnation of social media abuse following the reaction to the crash triggered by Franco Colapinto yesterday.

RaceFansSun 27 Sep · 12:19 UTCRead →

Alpine issues another statement against online abuse following Norris' Colapinto commentsFor the second time this year, Alpine has called out abuse directed at drivers from fans online.racer.comSun 27 Sep · 12:19 UTCRead →

Alpine blasts online abuse after controversial Franco Colapinto clashAlpine has once again issued a statement to condemn online abuse within Formula 1 after Franco Colapinto's controversial clash with teammate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris.

Motorsport WeekSun 27 Sep · 13:38 UTCRead →

Alpine condemns abuse after Norris-Colapinto rowAlpine has condemned online abuse directed at drivers, media and rival teams after Franco Colapinto's Baku collision and Lando Norris's call for a race ban.grandprix.comSun 27 Sep · 15:24 UTCRead →

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Alpine hits back… again at ‘hate and abuse’ after Baku falloutAlpine has issued a statement condemning the online abuse directed at its drivers and members of the Formula 1 community following the chaotic aftermath of Franco Colapinto's crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident, which also involved Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris, resulted in the retirement of all three drivers, leading to frustration and calls for accountability from Norris. The team highlighted that the hate and abuse are not aimed at any specific nationality or fanbase, but rather a broader issue within the sport. Alpine emphasised the need for healthy competition without personal attacks and reiterated its commitment to working with the championship promoter and governing body to address online abuse and foster a respectful environment in motorsport.

F1's penalty points system has a big blindspotFranco Colapinto's recent crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has highlighted significant flaws in Formula 1's penalty points system. After losing control of his Alpine and colliding with team-mate Pierre Gasly, which also took out Lando Norris, Colapinto received a 10-second penalty that he could not serve due to his retirement from the race. Instead, he will face a five-place grid penalty at the next race in Malaysia, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from fellow drivers regarding its fairness and severity. The incident has sparked a broader discussion among drivers about the effectiveness of the penalty points system, which was designed to deter repeat offenders. Currently, no penalty points have been issued for collisions this season, raising concerns that the system is not adequately addressing dangerous driving. Many believe that the absence of penalty points for such incidents represents a significant oversight, as it sets a concerning precedent for future races.

the-race.comSun 27 Sep

Lando Norris ‘race ban’ theory under Verstappen, Hadjar and Russell scrutinyLando Norris has called for a race ban for Franco Colapinto following a multi-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which resulted in Norris retiring from the race. Norris believes that Colapinto's actions were careless and deserving of a ban, stating that such incidents cost teams significant amounts of money. However, his request has faced criticism from fellow drivers George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar, who feel that a race ban is too severe for what they consider a small mistake. Colapinto received a 10-second penalty for causing the collision, which has been converted into a five-place grid drop for his next race.

PlanetF1Sun 27 Sep

Juan Pablo Montoya tells Kimi Antonelli to 'stop thinking' after spotting a problem in BakuKimi Antonelli made an impressive recovery in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing fifth after starting from sixteenth. However, his performance raised concerns from Juan Pablo Montoya, who noted that Antonelli seemed to be driving conservatively, potentially due to the pressure of maintaining his championship lead. Montoya highlighted that Antonelli was slower than usual, suggesting he was overly cautious and not pushing himself to the limit. Antonelli acknowledged his reserved driving style, stating he was in 'let’s save the car' mode and lacked the confidence he had shown in previous races.

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