A direct appeal to his own supporters
Franco Colapinto has asked fans to stop online attacks against other drivers and people working at Alpine. In an Instagram video posted on 14 October, reported by La Nación and Associated Press, the Argentine explained that such reactions harm him, including his future in Formula 1. His message begins with gratitude for the support he receives, while drawing a clear boundary around how that support is expressed.
Engineers and mechanics are part of the team he supports
The appeal includes colleagues, engineers and mechanics, rather than only rivals on track. According to La Nación’s report, Colapinto wants supporters to stay behind him and the team when results are difficult too. He is not asking them to give up their enthusiasm. He is asking them to understand that attacking the people he works with can have the opposite effect to the help they believe they are offering.
Colapinto had already joined the FIA’s anti-abuse initiative
The official context extends beyond this video. In its 7 July statement about United Against Online Abuse Day, the FIA lists Colapinto among the drivers involved in the British Grand Prix campaign, alongside Kimi Antonelli, Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon. The initiative treats abuse as an issue affecting the entire sporting community. His involvement then shows that the current appeal continues a position already expressed publicly.
The sporting picture: 27 points before Austin
Formula 1’s official standings checked on 15 October place Colapinto 12th on 27 points. Pierre Gasly has 41, while Alpine is sixth in the teams’ standings on 68. These figures describe sporting results without alone explaining differences between drivers or internal decisions. They offer a firmer reference for discussing the season than assumptions about the intentions of people working in the team.
Sporting criticism can stay focused on facts
APEX perspective: an incident, strategy or result can be assessed through footage, timing and official documents. Personal insults add no information to that analysis. Supporting a driver also means respecting the people who prepare his car or compete against him. Colapinto’s message directs attention to that responsibility within the community. For readers following his progress, results and verified explanations remain the useful reference points.
