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Franco Colapinto urges fans to stop attacking rivals on social media

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:13 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Franco Colapinto urges fans to stop attacking rivals on social media

Summary

Franco Colapinto has publicly requested his fans to cease social media attacks directed at rival drivers and Alpine team staff. He stated that such behavior is detrimental to his career. The Argentine driver made his F1 debut in 2024 and moved to Alpine the following year. He is currently enjoying his most successful season, sitting 12th in the standings and achieving a career-best sixth place finish. Colapinto's contract was confirmed to be extended for the next season in August.

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By the Numbers

•Colapinto debuted in F1 in 2024 and joined Alpine in 2025.
•He called for fans to end online abuse towards rivals.
•He is currently 12th in the driver standings for the season.
•Colapinto achieved his best race finish of sixth this season.
•Alpine confirmed his contract extension for the next season in August.

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8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Franco Colapinto calls out his fans for social media attacks on F1 rivals

What they're saying

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ENSTONE, England (AP) — Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has called on his fans to stop social media campaigns attacking other drivers and his Alpine team staff, saying they're holding back his career.Since the Argentine driver's F1 debut in 2024, fans have sent negative and sometimes abusive comments on social media targeting drivers who clashed with him on the track.
— Yahoo Sports

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