# Colapinto urges supporters to stop online abuse of rivals

> F1 driver Colapinto asks fans to stop targeting rivals online after abuse spikes.
- Title: Colapinto urges supporters to stop online abuse of rivals
- Summary: F1 driver Colapinto asks fans to stop targeting rivals online after abuse spikes. F1 driver Franco Colapinto told supporters to stop abusing rival drivers…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/15/colapinto-tells-his-supporters-to-stop-abusing-rival-drivers-they-dont-help-me
- Published: 2026-10-15T07:47:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: franco colapinto, alpine, fia, f1, online abuse, rival drivers, sports, cars
## Colapinto urges supporters
Franco Colapinto told his supporters to stop abusing rival drivers online as it harms his performance and team.

> They are thinking that they are defending me, but they are doing the opposite
## FIA and Alpine condemn abuse
The FIA and Alpine issued statements condemning online abuse after Dutch, Spanish and Azerbaijan grands prix races.
## Abuse impacts Colapinto's team
Colapinto's supporters accused Alpine of sabotaging him and failing to provide equal equipment to Pierre Gasly.
## Recent abuse incidents
Recent flashpoints include penalties for failing to slow for yellow flags at Zandvoort and collisions with Lando Norris in Baku.
## Key takeaway

F1 driver Franco Colapinto told supporters to stop abusing rival drivers online as it harms his performance and team.