http://www.f1reader.com Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:29:54 +0200 [Crash.Net] F1 boss Stefano Domenicali responds to criticism about the 2026 rules. http://www.f1reader.com/news/039-f1-has-no-problems-039-f1-chief-039-s-firm-defence-against-2026-rules-backlash-574281 news:574281 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:05 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Alpine has issued an "Open letter from the Team' addressing online backlash after a dramatic accident involving Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman at the F1 Japanese GP. The post Alpine pen ‘open letter’ to fans refuting Franco Colapinto car sabotage claims appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/alpine-pen-open-letter-to-fans-refuting-franco-colapinto-car-sabotage-claims-572662 news:572662 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:18:09 +0200 [GPfans.com] Mercedes F1 chief Toto Wolff is braced for the team's rivals to get their 'political knives out' over the performance of the W17. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-knives-out-toto-wolff-braced-for-mercedes-backlash-571457 news:571457 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:57:05 +0100 [Crash.Net] BYD has expressed an interest in joining the F1 grid. http://www.f1reader.com/news/chinese-car-giant-expresses-f1-interest-despite-current-engine-backlash-569604 news:569604 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:36:04 +0100 [MotorSportWeek.com] F1 teams will be free to choose their own pit strategy in Monaco this season following the disastrous introduction of two mandatory pit stops in 2025. The post Mandatory Monaco two-stop rule scrapped for 2026 following backlash appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mandatory-monaco-two-stop-rule-scrapped-for-2026-following-backlash-568010 news:568010 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:12:07 +0100 [GPfans.com] Pierre Gasly has responded to backlash from an Instagram post of the Alpine F1 star skiing during the winter break. http://www.f1reader.com/news/pierre-gasly-responds-to-michael-schumacher-backlash-564238 news:564238 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:15:31 +0100 [Crash.Net] Kimi Antonelli has blacked out his Instagram account following the Qatar Grand Prix http://www.f1reader.com/news/kimi-antonelli-blacks-out-social-media-account-in-response-to-qatar-backlash-557724 news:557724 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:48:06 +0100 [Crash.Net] Fernando Alonso leads criticism of F1 team radio broadcasts. http://www.f1reader.com/news/driver-backlash-against-039-unnecessary-and-poorly-chosen-039-f1-team-radio-551718 news:551718 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:12:06 +0200 [Crash.Net] "Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from." http://www.f1reader.com/news/lance-stroll-opens-up-on-f1-backlash-039-i-only-value-opinions-from-people-i-trust-039-550787 news:550787 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:18:07 +0200 [GPfans.com] Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik has issued an apology after his Singapore Grand Prix F1 podium celebrations caused backlash. http://www.f1reader.com/news/petronas-chief-apologises-after-singapore-gp-podium-celebrations-causes-backlash-550730 news:550730 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:15:13 +0200 [PlanetF1.com] Today's F1 news round-up sees Max Verstappen opening up on his title chances while a Mercedes sponsor faces criticism. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-sponsor-faces-backlash-as-max-verstappen-tells-all-round-up-550643 news:550643 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:12:07 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik has apologised after participating in champagne spraying during the F1 Singapore GP podium ceremony. The post Mercedes sponsor CEO apologises after F1 Singapore GP celebration sparks backlash appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-sponsor-ceo-apologises-after-f1-singapore-gp-celebration-sparks-backlash-550612 news:550612 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:06:07 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] McLaren boss Andrea Stella is adamant that the team will stick to its "racing principles" despite backlash after team orders at F1's Italian GP. The post McLaren ‘comfortable’ with F1 team orders debate despite further quizzing on Italian GP swap appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mclaren-comfortable-with-f1-team-orders-debate-despite-further-quizzing-on-italian-gp-swap-548481 news:548481 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:18:07 +0200 [Crash.Net] "But it also doesn't affect us as a team. It's what you expect nowadays, I think, in the world that we live in. It's more negativity than ever positivity." http://www.f1reader.com/news/lando-norris-not-shocked-by-backlash-to-mclaren-f1-team-orders-039-the-world-we-live-in-039-548235 news:548235 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:30:04 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Carlos Sainz has lamented what he perceives to be a negative reaction to Lando Norris' frank and open approach to his mental struggles during this year's F1 season. The post Carlos Sainz laments backlash towards Lando Norris’ openness on mental health appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/carlos-sainz-laments-backlash-towards-lando-norris-openness-on-mental-health-544618 news:544618 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:12:04 +0200 [GPfans.com] Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has been left with no choice but to take action online following a backlash from fans on social media. http://www.f1reader.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-takes-action-over-f1-retirement-backlash-541155 news:541155 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:03:10 +0200 [GPfans.com] Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has taken action to silence fans after his latest launch via social media did not go down well. http://www.f1reader.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-forced-to-silence-fans-after-huge-backlash-538553 news:538553 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:57:10 +0200 [Crash.Net] Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes has been subject to "vile abuse" on social media http://www.f1reader.com/news/sky-f1-presenter-takes-action-over-039-vile-abuse-039-after-max-verstappen-interview-backlash-537945 news:537945 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:42:06 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Alpine F1 driver Franco Colapinto says he's working to calm fan reactions and urges greater respect after backlash directed at Yuki Tsunoda. The post Franco Colapinto condemns online abuse directed towards Yuki Tsunoda appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/franco-colapinto-condemns-online-abuse-directed-towards-yuki-tsunoda-534495 news:534495 Thu, 22 May 2025 15:06:05 +0200 [EspnF1.com] The maximum penalties for drivers swearing has been reduced by 50% while stewards will also be given more discretion on deciding penalties. http://www.f1reader.com/news/fia-slashes-swearing-fines-after-driver-backlash-533274 news:533274 Wed, 14 May 2025 17:45:13 +0200 [Autosport.com] Pretty much every single facet of Formula 1 today is unrecognisable versus the shape of grand prix racing at the start of the championship's life - just imagine the idea of Juan Manuel Fangio and Giuseppe Farina sat side-by-side upon a sofa playing the usual social media-friendly parlour games, or Maurice Trintignant courting backlash for an ill-advised and hastily deleted Instagram story. It ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-039-s-first-and-latest-pacesetters-alfa-romeo-158-vs-mclaren-mcl39-533146 news:533146 Tue, 13 May 2025 16:06:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] Audi have indicated they would not be in favour of new FIA plans to revamp Formula 1 ahead of their long-awaited debut in the sport next season. http://www.f1reader.com/news/audi-entrance-bombshell-revealed-in-fia-plans-backlash-526406 news:526406 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:15:16 +0100 [Crash.Net] Fernando Alonso weighs in on the backlash F1 received after recovery vehicle were on the track at the Australian Grand Prix http://www.f1reader.com/news/fernando-alonso-addresses-australia-recovery-vehicle-concerns-quot-it-was-under-control-quot-523825 news:523825 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:18:04 +0100 [GPfans.com] Former IndyCar and NASCAR star Danica Patrick has sparked controversy over personal opinions expressed via social media ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. http://www.f1reader.com/news/danica-patrick-at-centre-of-sky-f1-backlash-storm-516260 news:516260 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:57:10 +0100 [PlanetF1.com] Christian Mansell has revealed he was subjected to online abuse following a show of support he made towards compatriot Jack Doohan... http://www.f1reader.com/news/reshared-franco-colapinto-post-sparks-online-039-backlash-039-497750 news:497750 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:12:08 +0100 [GPfans.com] McLaren have caused quite a stir on social media after posting an announcement alongside one of their star Formula 1 drivers. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mclaren-driver-announcement-causes-stunning-backlash-496443 news:496443 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:57:08 +0100 [GPfans.com] Formula 1 star Liam Lawson has addressed the abuse he received as a result of replacing Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB. http://www.f1reader.com/news/ricciardo-replacement-leaves-f1-star-shocked-after-backlash-496147 news:496147 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:57:13 +0100 [PlanetF1.com] Eddie Jordan had given a rather frank assessment of Lewis Hamilton and his mentality ahead of his huge Ferrari switch. http://www.f1reader.com/news/eddie-jordan-receives-fierce-backlash-after-lewis-hamilton-039-you-039-re-f-ked-039-warning-495119 news:495119 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:36:05 +0100 [GPfans.com] Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has received backlash over a proposed Formula 1 driver lineup in discussions around a brand new team joining the grid. http://www.f1reader.com/news/hamilton-f1-lineup-slammed-by-racing-star-in-controversial-claim-493162 news:493162 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:03:13 +0100 [PlanetF1.com] "Why would you want to antagonise people that are already on your side?" http://www.f1reader.com/news/sophia-floersch-faces-backlash-over-controversial-lewis-hamilton-comment-493018 news:493018 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:42:05 +0100