Alpine Rookie Colapinto Urges Respect After Tsunoda Abuse Emilia-Romagna GP

At the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto, racing for Alpine, urged fans to show respect after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda faced online abuse following an on-track incident where Colapinto accidentally blocked Tsunoda during practice. The abuse, much of it in Spanish, appeared on Tsunoda's Instagram, prompting calls from Colapinto and his manager for fans to remain supportive rather than hostile. Both drivers were involved in separate heavy crashes during Saturday's qualifying sessions. Tsunoda, who recently advanced to the main Red Bull team, acknowledged the growing negativity and suggested that Formula One might need to intervene if the situation worsens. The incident highlights concerns about the increasing hate on social media directed at Formula One drivers and the importance of maintaining respect within the sport’s community.