FIA Condemns Online Abuse of F1 Rookie Kimi Antonelli

01/12/2025 1 min
FIA Condemns Online Abuse of F1 Rookie Kimi Antonelli

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Formula Ones governing body, the FIA, has condemned online abuse towards Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli following the Qatar Grand Prix. Red Bulls Helmut Marko initially accused Antonelli of colluding with McLarens Lando Norris, leading to severe backlash, including death threats and homophobic slurs. Red Bull later retracted their claims, and the FIA emphasized the need for a respectful environment in sports. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff denied the accusations, focusing on securing second place in the constructors championship. Mercedes is expected to address the online abuse on their social media channels.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.