2026 Spanish Grand Prix: Gasly abuse reports emerge

Reports from Motorsport.com and RaceFans say Pierre Gasly faced social media abuse after his Spanish Grand Prix incident with Franco Colapinto.

Motorsport.com reported that Pierre Gasly faced social media abuse after an incident with Alpine team-mate Franco Colapinto at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Madring. The outlet said Gasly described the online reaction as inappropriate after the pair were involved in a late-race situation.

RaceFans also reported that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem defended Gasly after abuse from Colapinto fans on social media. No official FIA or team statement is included in the supplied material, so the matter remains reported rather than confirmed here.

Gasly is 10th in the 2026 drivers' championship on 41 points. Colapinto is 12th on 27, with Gasly on 187 Formula 1 entries, one win and six podiums, while Colapinto has 36 starts and a best finish of sixth.