FIA President warns social media abuse could damage sport 'beyond repair'
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has warned that ignoring social media abuse within F1 could cause damage "beyond repair".
There have been incidences during the 2022 season of abuse aimed at different drivers, individuals and teams across the paddock, as well as stewards.
One of these cases involved abuse being directed at FIA steward Silvia Bellot in the aftermath of Fernando Alonso receiving a 30-second time penalty after the United States Grand Prix, a punishment that was later withdrawn following an appeal from Alpine.
Alonso spoke out to condemn the abuse aimed at Bellot, calling it "hateful behaviour".
Ben Sulayem has reiterated that he is determined to fight any incidences like this. Ben Sulayem concerned by 'toxic' social media abuse Speaking at the FIA and FIM Women in Motorsports Conference, the President voiced his concerns of "toxic" ...