FIA reveals 13,000 death threats against Pierre Gasly after Spanish GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced that Pierre Gasly received 13,000 death threats following the F1 Spanish Grand Prix. The incident arose when Gasly unknowingly obstructed teammate Franco Colapinto, who finished seventh. After the race, Gasly and his family faced severe online abuse, prompting concerns about the safety of drivers and stewards. This pattern of harassment extended to other drivers, including Lando Norris and Chris Lulham. The FIA is emphasizing the need for stronger measures against online abuse.
- •Gasly's harassment followed a tense finish at the Spanish GP.
- •Colapinto collided with Gasly in Baku, leading to his retirement.
- •Ben Sulayem called for collective action against online abuse.
- •Max Verstappen criticized social media platforms for their lack of accountability.
- •FIA's program aims to combat trolling and threats toward drivers.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Pierre Gasly Got 13,000 Death Threats After One Race, the FIA President Says
"FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem reveals the extent of the threats that Pierre Gasly received in the matter with Franco Colapinto. Following the F1 Spanish GP, things got out of hand at Alpine when Gasly unknowingly held up teammate Colapinto…
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