Colapinto to Fans: Stop Toxic Abuse Hurting Career
Franco Colapinto asks fans to stop online abuse of drivers and Alpine staff, warning it harms team trust and his 2027 F1 contract hopes.
Franco Colapinto asks fans to stop online abuse of drivers and Alpine staff, warning it harms team trust and his 2027 F1 contract hopes.
A dramatic Safety Car restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Alpineโs Franco Colapinto lock up into Turn 1, taking out teammate Pierre Gasly and McLarenโs Lando Norris. The costly collision wiped out a double points finish for Enstone and drew sharp criticism from executive advisor Flavio Briatore. With a 5-place grid penalty locked in for the next round in Malaysia and internal reviews underway, Alpine must now navigate accountability, championship pressure, and driver morale.
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