Franco Colapinto addresses social media abuse after Baku incident
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Franco Colapinto has spoken out about the extensive social media abuse he receives following his crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last weekend. The Alpine driver collided with teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris after locking up at Turn 1 during a safety car restart. Norris expressed his frustration following the incident, highlighting the tense atmosphere surrounding the race. Colapinto's comments have drawn attention to the often-overlooked impact of social media on drivers in Formula 1. The next race may further test the dynamics between the drivers involved.
- •Franco Colapinto collided with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris in Baku.
- •The incident occurred during a safety car restart at Turn 1.
- •Colapinto reports receiving significant social media abuse post-race.
- •Norris expressed anger about the crash during a media interaction.
- •The next Formula 1 race may see continued tensions.
- 6:27 AMMotorsport.com — Franco Colapinto: "No one" talks about how I receive social media abuse following Baku clash
"Franco Colapinto has claimed that “no one ever talks about” how he also receives lots of social media abuse, following the fallout to his clash at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Alpine driver locked up from deep into Turn 1 at a safety car restart in Baku last weekend, colliding into team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris. It caused an angry Norris who, before ...Keep reading
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