Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto asked his fans to “help [him]” stop online abuse directed at rivals, his teammate and other team staff.

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In a video he posted on his Instagram account on Wednesday, the 23-year-old began his plea by admitting he feels “truly fortunate” to have had strong support from the Argentine fans since day one and that they “are always pushing [him] and the team to go for more.”

Colapinto also addressed claims that Argentine fans were too aggressive on social media.

“There are times when we cross the line, where instead of supporting me, we end up criticizing and attacking other drivers, other colleagues, my teammates, my mechanics, my engineers, people I work with every single day,” he........

© Buenos Aires Herald