Formula 1 News: FIA Warns Abusive Fans, Media Could Be Banned
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He RECEIVED threats after the crash.
Alpine Formula One driver Pierre Gasly received 13,000 death threats from supporters of his Argentine teammate Franco Colapinto after the Spanish GP in September. In addition, his girlfriend and loved ones were also sent mean messages.
The harassment on social networks was once again under the magnifying glass of Formula 1. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), revealed that Pierre Gasly received about 13,000 death threats after an episode on the track with the Argentine Franco Colapinto during the Spanish Grand Prix. [...] The news Gasly received 13,000 death threats after a crossing on the track with Colapinto was first published i…
FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem has issued a stark warning that fans and even accredited journalists could be banned from Formula One races for online harassment. His harsh stance came after revelations that driver Pierre Gasly had received more than 13,000 death threats following a row with his Alpine teammate Franco Colapinto during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Because thousands of online death threats have reached Formula 1 star Pierre Gasly, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants to take action, threatening to block online trolls.
A runway crossing at the Spanish Grand Prix led to threats against the French driver and his family; Colapinto asked to stop the attacks.
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