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Lando Norris faces online abuse after Colapinto remarks

News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

Lando Norris faces online abuse after Colapinto remarks

PlanetF1+ 5 moreSat 26 Sep · 13:39 UTCupdated Sun 27 Sep · 16:13 UTC85Have your say

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Lando Norris has been subjected to online abuse following his call for Franco Colapinto to be banned after their collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Alpine has condemned the harassment directed at Norris, highlighting the negative impact of social media on drivers.

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Lando Norris demands one-race ban for Franco Colapinto after Baku crashNorris did not hold back after Colapinto's restart crash sent him into retirement in Baku.

PlanetF1Sat 26 Sep · 13:39 UTCRead their report →

Franco Colapinto apologises to Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly after ‘big mistake’Franco Colapinto has shown utmost contrition to teammate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris after taking both men out of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Motorsport WeekSat 26 Sep · 13:51 UTCRead →

Lando Norris wants ban for 'driver that shouldn't be in F1' Franco ColapintoLando Norris has ripped into Franco Colapinto after Baku F1 clash

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Franco Colapinto reacts to Lando Norris’ call for him to be banned by F1Franco Colapinto has reacted to Lando Norris’ hard judgment of their Baku F1 clash

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Lando Norris scathingly criticises Franco Colapinto: 'Some drivers shouldn't be in F1'Lando Norris has taken aim at Franco Colapinto after the Alpine driver wiped him — and Pierre Gasly — out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

RacingNews365Sat 26 Sep · 14:50 UTCRead →

Jacques Villeneuve says Lando Norris’ Franco Colapinto claim in Baku isn’t ‘acceptable’ in modern F1Jacques Villeneuve thinks Lando Norris went too far with one of his comments about the race-ending crash Franco Colapinto caused in the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan ...

f1oversteer.comSat 26 Sep · 16:00 UTCRead →

Lando Norris latest online abuse victim after Franco Colapinto 'race ban' commentDespite Franco Colapinto urging his fans this very week to refrain from posting online abuse towards drivers, Lando Norris has been targeted after the Azerbaijan GP.

RacingNews365Sat 26 Sep · 17:20 UTCRead →

Lando Norris handed 'too harsh' judgment over Franco Colapinto ban remarkYou suspect it was a heat-of-the-moment comment, but his peers have made their views clear.

RacingNews365Sun 27 Sep · 06:10 UTCRead →

Baku F1 Top 3 defend Franco Colapinto after scathing Lando Norris attackSeveral Formula 1 drivers have weighed in on the controversial Safety Car restart incident after Lando Norris shared his frustrations following the race.

Motorsport WeekSun 27 Sep · 08:41 UTCRead →

Lando Norris targeted by online abuse after calling for Franco Colapinto banAlpine condemn social media abuse of world champion Fans of Argentinian driver criticised after Baku incident Lando Norris has been the victim of a wave of online abuse, having stated that the Alpine driver Franco Colapinto should not be in Formula One , after the Argentinian caused an accident that knocked the defending world champion out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday. Such was the level of abuse on social media, which appears to be from fans of Colapinto, his Alpine team were prompted to issue a statement condemning what is only the latest incident in a host of occurrences of fan abuse associated with the Argentinian driver. Continue reading...

theguardian.comSun 27 Sep · 10:57 UTCRead →

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.

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Lando Norris warned he is throwing stones from a glass house over Franco Colapinto criticismLando Norris did not hold back when speaking about Franco Colapinto in the aftermath of their crash in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Franco Colapinto is ...

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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.

f1oversteer.comSun 27 Sep

Norris targeted with online abuse, called for banLando Norris has been targeted with significant online abuse after he urged Formula 1 to impose a ban on Franco Colapinto, following a collision that led to a three-car pile-up during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident forced Norris to retire from the race, prompting backlash from Colapinto's supporters on social media. In response to the abuse, Colapinto's team, Alpine, issued a statement condemning the hate directed not only at Norris but also at other members of the Formula 1 community. They emphasised the need to address online abuse and promote healthy competition within the sport. Following the race, Norris's championship hopes appear diminished as he trails Kimi Antonelli by 116 points, while George Russell's victory has positioned him as Antonelli's primary title challenger.

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