Lewis Hamilton reacts to ‘significant’ social media abuse F1 drivers face
Lewis Hamilton shares how the latest generation of F1 drivers are different
- Lewis Hamilton has highlighted the significant online abuse faced by the current generation of Formula One drivers on social media.
- Drivers like Jack Doohan, Yuki Tsunoda, and F2 championship leader Alex Dunne have experienced online abuse this season, with Lando Norris admitting he no longer uses social media.
- Doohan and Tsunoda specifically faced abuse from fans of Franco Colapinto following incidents in Imola.
- The seven-time world champion, who debuted in F1 in 2007, noted that the sport's increased fame and the prevalence of social media have made it more intense for today's drivers compared to his early career.
- Despite the challenges, Hamilton praised the maturity of young drivers in handling the weight of online scrutiny and increased demands outside the car.