Online abuse of motorsport figures triggers united response from Formula 1

Former F1 driver Jack Doohan, current F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, and TV presenter Lee Mackenzie are just a few of the people who have been victims of recent online abuse. 

Over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, Lee Mackenzie faced harsh criticism on her looks, which led her to announce ongoing medical complications.

Another incident that could have prompted this was the Formula 2 Monaco crash. Alex Dunne has also been on the receiving end of a increased amount of cyberbullying after the Monaco race weekend.

The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, also posted about the online abuse when Tsunoda and Franco Colapinto were the victims.

Now, a joint statement between F1, F2, F3, and the FIA has been posted on the Formula 2 social channels.

The statement reads: "On behalf of our Teams and Drivers, F1, F2, F3 and the FIA, through their United Against Online Abuse campaign, firmly condemn abuse and harassment of any form. We'll continue to collectively act upon and report abuse to social media platforms. Whether you are a fan or a part of the motorsport world, we are all driven by passion. At the heart of it all, there are humans. We urge everyone to remain respectful towards the athletes and their teams."

This is another step the FIA has taken to fight against the influx of hate in the Formula community.