Sports02 April, 20261 min read
Alpine Condemns Abuse After Bearman Crash, Denies Favoritism Toward Gasly
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Alpine condemned hateful messages toward Colapinto and denied favoritism toward Gasly. Bearman’s Suzuka crash involved Colapinto, triggering online abuse toward Colapinto.
Alpine Denounces Online Abuse
Alpine issued a nearly 1,200-word open letter condemning hateful online abuse targeted at Colapinto. The team also condemned abuse directed at Ocon, who accepted responsibility for a collision with Colapinto in Shanghai. Over half the letter was dedicated to rejecting claims the team is favoring Gasly over Colapinto.
Bearman Crash Sparks Abuse
Bearman swerved to avoid Colapinto's much slower car, which was in energy harvesting mode. The speed differential approached 30mph, creating a hazardous situation. Bearman impacted barriers with a force measuring 50G and suffered a contusion.
Alpine Addresses Favoritism Claims
Alpine sought to quell rumors of sabotage or favoritism. They emphasized Colapinto runs on equal footing alongside Gasly. The team stressed the importance of transparent communication.
Team Dynamics and Future Outlook
Pierre and Franco regularly share data and feedback in the engineering office. Alpine acknowledged they are in a strong position but need to work hard. They called on the entire Formula One community to engage in respectful debate.