In the wake of Franco Colapinto's Azerbaijan GP crash with McLaren's Lando Norris, Alpine have released a statement against online abuse, with a wave of attacks coming the Briton's way following his post-Baku comments.

Taking place under a Lap 36 Safety Car restart, the incident in question saw Colapinto lock up after a big lunge on the inside of Turn 1, crashing into Gasly, who in turn knocked Norris out of the race on Saturday. Colapinto was handed a 10-second time penalty for the incident, which will become a five-place grid penalty for the next race weekend in Malaysia.

Norris reacted strongly to the collision, calling for a race ban for the Argentine, whose driving, according to the reigning world champion, "does not deserve to be in F1." Norris' remarks have drawn the ire of many Argentine supporters online, including the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

On Sunday afternoon, Alpine released a statement, in which they have "strongly condemned" the reaction of some fans online, against not only one of their own drivers but other members of the F1 community, including media, and racing counterparts.

Alpine added: "Condemning abuse on social media is not aimed at any one fan base or the supporters of one team or driver, this is universal and should be called out and recognised to all fans of the sport.

Elsewhere, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc may have shared more information than the team wanted him to after the conclusion of the Azerbaijan GP. The 28-year-old was asked on Sky Italy whether his car was fitted with the ADUO 2 power unit during the Baku weekend.

Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity (ADUO), refers to the system in which teams that lag behind the best internal combustion engine by a certain percentage are allowed to use a number of development opportunities based on their deficit.

Leclerc and Ferrari came into the Azerbaijan GP weekend under some speculation that they could opt for a power unit penalty at the Baku City Circuit, but had remained mostly tight-lipped on all things relating to the engine throughout.

However, speaking after a disappointing P4 finish in Baku - having qualified in second behind George Russell - Leclerc appears to have let slip that he was using the latest spec available to the Scuderia, receiving a nervous look from a Ferrari press officer when doing so.

"I had the latest specification," Leclerc said. After looking at his press officer, he added: "I don’t know if I’m saying something I wasn’t supposed to say, but I thought you knew!"