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Franco Colapinto’s plea to his fans and abuse revelation after Lando Norris attack

Franco Colapinto has shared a message to his fans after Lando Norris suffered abuse in the wake of his comments after Baku.

By Lewis Larkam · Crash

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:45 AM

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Franco Colapinto asked fans to stop sending social media abuse after Lando Norris was targeted following Baku.
Norris previously apologized for demanding an F1 ban for Colapinto after their crash in Azerbaijan.
Colapinto revealed that he also regularly endures online abuse from various fanbases across the world.

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Franco Colapinto has urged his supporters to stop sending online abuse following backlash directed at Lando Norris after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris had called for Colapinto to receive an F1 ban after a crash involving Colapinto, Pierre Gasly, and Norris in Baku, though Norris subsequently apologized. Colapinto revealed that he also routinely endures online abuse from various fanbases across the world.

Colapinto admitted Alpine executive Flavio Briatore was angry after the crash cost the team a potential double-points finish. However, Colapinto indicated he expects no internal team punishment beyond his five-place grid penalty.

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