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Social media abuse must not stop drivers speaking
Drivers speaking out on social media faces death threats, but they remain entitled to retract comments.
In brief
Drivers speaking out on social media faces death threats, but they remain entitled to retract comments. Lando Norris faced death threats after criticizing Franco Colapinto but retains right to retract his comments. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Social media backlash
Lando Norris faced social media backlash after criticizing Franco Colapinto.
Reader response
Reader @GongTong says Norris was not wrong to speak out despite online reactions.
Driver training
Drivers are trained in PR to give empty statements like 'we will talk back at base'.
Comment retraction
Norris retracted his comment made in the heat of the moment.
Death threats
Online reactions included death threats which are illegal and disgraceful.
What happens next
Norris calls for respect and humility after facing social media abuse.
The key point
Lando Norris faced death threats after criticizing Franco Colapinto but retains right to retract his comments.
