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Ocon speaks out on death threats: ‘Abuse should not be tolerated’
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26/03/2026 at 16:5126/03/2026 at 14:23 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Esteban Ocon did not flinch when the blame came his way after his clash with Franco Colapinto in the Chinese Grand Prix, but as the dust settled, a far uglier fallout emerged – one that has forced the Haas driver to confront the darker edge of Formula 1’s global audience. Despite taking immediate responsibility for the incident and privately reconciling with the Alpine driver, Ocon became the target of a wave of online abuse, including harrowing death threats. The vitriol reached such a level that it prompted a formal letter of support from FIA President Mohammed Ben...
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