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F1 Demands Social Media Giants Eradicate Online Abuse Against Drivers

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 21, 2025
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F1 Demands Social Media Giants Eradicate Online Abuse Against Drivers

IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 16: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 16, 2025 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505160172 // Usage for editorial use only //

Formula 1 Demands Social Media Giants to Combat Online Abuse

In a shocking turn of events, Formula 1 has issued a stern call to action for social media platforms to intensify their efforts in combating online abuse following a series of toxic comments directed at drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Jack Doohan.

The sport was plunged into turmoil after a wave of abusive remarks targeted the young drivers, culminating in a scandalous incident involving a fake Instagram story created by a parody account linked to Jack Doohan’s father. The fabricated post, which mocked Franco Colapinto’s qualifying crash, sparked outrage and a barrage of online abuse towards the drivers.

Alpine’s Franco Colapinto, who has experienced overwhelming support from his Argentinian fans, was quick to urge restraint among his followers, emphasizing the importance of respect towards all competitors. The FIA and Alpine have echoed these sentiments, urging fans to treat drivers with dignity and support.

The FIA has recently launched a campaign to address online abuse, while Formula 1 and its teams have taken steps to moderate comments on their social media accounts. However, the sport’s governing body is now turning up the heat on social media platforms themselves, demanding more decisive action to curb the spread of hateful comments.

“No one should be subject to abuse online or in any other form,” Formula 1 declared in a statement. “Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda are great people, very talented drivers, and ambassadors for our sport who, along with their families, should be treated with respect rather than receive abuse by people who hide behind social media.”

The plea for action comes as major social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, have faced criticism for scaling back their content moderation efforts. The alarming rise in online abuse has even led McLaren driver Lando Norris to reduce his social media usage, citing it as a drain on his time and energy.

As the F1 community unites against online abuse, the pressure is on social media giants to step up and take responsibility for creating a safer online environment for drivers and fans alike. The call for action is clear – the time for change is now.

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