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F1·ANALYSIS·October 22, 2026 05:22 PM ET

Franco Colapinto condemns online abuse directed at his F1 team

He raised the issue in Monaco and after the Singapore GP.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read
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What happened: Throughout the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, the Argentine driver has repeatedly used his media sessions to call for an end to toxic messages aimed at his own garage. Speaking with Autosport, he explained that limits had recently been crossed as criticism reached the mechanics and engineers working alongside him.

Why it matters: Colapinto previously urged supporters to stop harassing rival F1 drivers online, and the spillover onto his own technical staff has turned fan conduct into a persistent distraction across multiple race weekends. Protecting garage morale remains a priority as the team works through the closing stretch of the 2026 calendar.

What to watch: Colapinto returns to the track this weekend for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin.

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  • @autosport 
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