The Alpine Formula One team publicly condemned the online abuse directed at their Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto following a crash during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, where he was involved in a high-speed incident with driver Oliver Bearman. The team also addressed death threats aimed at former driver Esteban Ocon, who had previously accepted responsibility for a collision with Colapinto in Shanghai. Alpine criticized the hateful messages, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and not representative of the sport's spirit. They also dismissed unfounded claims of sabotage, asserting that both drivers receive equal treatment and equipment. The team highlighted that any development upgrades might come at different times but emphasized their commitment to transparency and the shared goal of scoring points. Alpine reiterated their support for both drivers amidst the current break in the Formula One season due to race cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.