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F1 pundit says drivers are complicit in fan abuse silence

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

F1 pundit says drivers are complicit in fan abuse silence

Summary

Will Buxton, a broadcaster for Formula 1, stated that drivers who do not denounce toxic online abuse from fans are complicit in enabling the behavior. His remarks follow comments from 2025 F1 champion Lando Norris after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which sparked backlash from the fanbase of Alpine driver Franco Colapinto. Buxton emphasized the moral responsibility of drivers to speak out against such abuse online. Discussions about driver accountability and fan interaction in motorsport are expected to continue amidst the ongoing season.

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By the Numbers

•Will Buxton calls for drivers to condemn fan abuse publicly.
•Lando Norris's comments triggered backlash from Colapinto's fans.
•Buxton suggests silence contributes to ongoing toxic behavior.
•Debate on accountability among drivers continues in the 2026 F1 season.

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4:04 PMMotorsport.com — F1 pundit says drivers are "complicit" if they stay silent on fan abuse

What they're saying

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Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton says drivers who fail to publicly condemn toxic online abuse from their supporters are "complicit" in the behaviour. 2025 F1 champion Lando Norris's heat-of-the-moment comments following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix led to a wave of backlash online from Alpine driver Franco Colapinto's passionate Argentine fanbase. Colapinto locked up and triggered a multi-car ...Keep reading
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