Alpine responds to abuse after Colapinto's Azerbaijan GP incident
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Alpine Formula 1 team condemned social media abuse directed at its members following Franco Colapinto's crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Fans, particularly from Argentina, faced scrutiny over hateful comments aimed at FIA stewards and the team after Colapinto received a drive-through penalty for overtaking under a double yellow flag. This incident marks another instance of rising tensions surrounding the team's performance and decisions made during the race. Alpine's statement reflects an ongoing concern about the behavior of certain fans in the sport.
- •Franco Colapinto crashed during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- •Alpine faced backlash following Colapinto's drive-through penalty.
- •Hateful comments targeted FIA stewards and Alpine personnel.
- •The team reiterated its stance against social media abuse.
- 12:19 PMRacer — Alpine issues another statement against online abuse following Norris' Colapinto comments
- 12:11 PMAutosport — Alpine condemns abuse again following Colapinto's Azerbaijan GP crash
- 12:05 PMMotorsport.com — Alpine makes statement as Franco Colapinto-related abuse accelerates
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Alpine makes statement as Franco Colapinto-related abuse accelerates
"The 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
"The 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
"For the second time this year, Alpine has called out abuse directed at drivers from fans online.
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External links- RacerSep 27, 2026, 12:19 PMAlpine issues another statement against online abuse following Norris' Colapinto comments
For the second time this year, Alpine has called out abuse directed at drivers from fans online.
- AutosportSep 27, 2026, 12:11 PMAlpine condemns abuse again following Colapinto's Azerbaijan GP crash
The 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.comSep 27, 2026, 12:05 PMAlpine makes statement as Franco Colapinto-related abuse accelerates
The 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
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 12:05 PMAlpine makes statement as Franco Colapinto-related abuse accelerates
Following further abuse on social media amid the Azerbaijan GP, Alpine is taking a stand
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