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via F1iAlpine 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.
Sun 27 Sep · 15:12 UTC
via PlanetF1Alpine issues new statement after Azerbaijan Grand PrixAlpine has released a statement condemning the online abuse directed at its drivers, particularly following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix where Franco Colapinto was involved in a crash that eliminated Lando Norris. The team expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such abuse and reiterated the importance of healthy sporting rivalry in Formula One.
The statement also addressed the need for collective action against online hate, emphasizing that no driver or member of the F1 community should be subjected to such treatment. Flavio Briatore, Alpine's executive advisor, mentioned he would contemplate actions regarding the incident that impacted the team's performance.
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