Alpine condemn online abuse after Colapinto crash

Alpine have condemned the online abuse directed at Franco Colapinto and other members of the Formula 1 community following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Colapinto caused a three-car crash during the first Safety Car restart in Baku, when he locked up and hit the side of his teammate's car. Gasly was then sent into Lando Norris, with all three drivers forced to retire.

The incident sparked a wave of criticism and abusive comments on social media. Alpine said that the abuse had also targeted members of the media and rival teams.

The team called for an end to the online abuse and said it would work with Formula 1 and the FIA to address the issue, while maintaining the sporting rivalry that makes the championship special.

Colapinto accepted responsibility for the crash and apologised to Gasly, Norris and the Alpine team. He was given a five-place grid penalty for the next race in Malaysia.