Franco Colapinto told his fans to knock it off. The Williams driver called out supporters who attack other F1 drivers and team personnel on social media, saying the behavior has gotten out of hand.
Colapinto didn't name specific targets, but toxicity in F1's online spaces has exploded in recent years. Drivers routinely face abuse over on-track incidents, team decisions, and their personal lives. Support staff and rival drivers' families often catch stray bullets too.
The Argentine rookie has built a passionate fanbase since joining the grid this season. That loyalty is real, but it crosses a line when it turns into coordinated harassment. Colapinto gets it. He wants the wins and the support, not the collateral damage.
This isn't the first time drivers have made this plea. The problem persists because social media platforms do little to moderate racing communities, and bad actors keep testing boundaries. Still, when drivers speak up directly, some fans listen. Colapinto's message was straightforward: support me, not by attacking others, but by backing what happens on track.