The representation of Franco Colapinto (Alpine) driver, Bullet Sports Management, has asked Argentine fans not to insult Frenchman Esteban Ocon (Haas) on social media following their collision during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. The incident was part of a intense race for the Alpine driver, who, despite several setbacks, finished tenth and scored his first point with the team, as already reported by the Argentine News Agency. The test in Shanghai had highlights for the Argentine, born in Pilar, as he managed to get up to sixth place in the early laps. 'Thank you for maintaining positive and respectful support!' the statement read. Thus, the driver's representation emphasized the need to avoid aggression, a behavior that often appears in the category after on-track episodes between competitors. However, different episodes changed the development of his race. One of them occurred after his pit stop: Colapinto returned to the track on medium tires, and at one of the corners, Ocon, the Haas driver, attempted to overtake him, touched the rear of car number 43, and caused a spin that significantly delayed both drivers. After the incident, Bullet Sports Management, which manages the Argentine's career, issued a message to curb attacks on social media: 'Public service announcement: please do not send hate messages or death threats to Esteban, his family, or the Haas F1 team. It won't undo the accident and only reflects poorly on Franco's fandom.'
