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Franco Colapinto fans' behaviour draws scrutiny after Baku

Original: I've seen a lot of press over the last couple of weeks (and particularly since Baku) about # Colapinto 's fans' behaviou

Discussion is growing over the behaviour of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto's fanbase, with particular attention since the Baku Grand Prix. Commenters are drawing comparisons to the conduct of fans of Agustin Canapino, the Argentine driver who competed in IndyCar in 2023–24, whose fanbase was also criticised for aggressive online behaviour toward rivals.

Why now: Colapinto's recent races have put his passionate Argentine fanbase under the spotlight, reviving memories of similar controversies around Canapino's supporters.

Franco ColapintoAgustin CanapinoIndyCarBaku

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• I've seen a lot of press over the last couple of weeks (and particularly since Baku) about # Colapinto 's fans' behaviour. I've been waiting to see the comparison drawn to the behaviour of # Canapino 's fans' behaviour, when he drove in # IndyCar in 2023–24 (who also happens to… · rob@rstokes.uk · 1

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