From Autosport · Ben Vinel · · 40s
Colapinto urges fans to stop online abuse
Franco Colapinto says Argentinian fans' online abuse harms his future.
In brief
Franco Colapinto says Argentinian fans' online abuse harms his future. Franco Colapinto urges Argentinian fans to stop online abuse as it harms his future in Formula 1. Originally reported by Autosport.
Colapinto addresses fan abuse
Franco Colapinto urges Argentinian fans to stop online abuse.
“You’re not helping me or my future”
Abuse incidents in 2026
Hateful comments targeted FIA stewards, Pierre Gasly, and Lando Norris.
Colapinto's past stance
Colapinto previously called abuse 'not nice to see' and nuanced the situation.
Colapinto's strongest statement
Colapinto says fans 'sometimes went too far' and 'were not helping him or his future'.
“You’re not helping me or my future”
Colapinto's future security
Colapinto secured Alpine deal for 2027 season with 27 points in 2026 standings.
The bottom line
Franco Colapinto urges Argentinian fans to stop online abuse as it harms his future in Formula 1.
