The NTT INDYCAR SERIES released the following statement on Tuesday after Arrow McLaren’s Thèo Pourchaire received threats against him on social media from fans of Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Agustin Canapino as a result of their on track incident in Detroit.
INDYCAR said:
No one should be the victim of online abuse or threats. INDYCAR has been in touch with both teams to discuss this matter & made certain where we stand. We all have a responsibility to reinforce a welcoming atmosphere & firmly denounce clear violations of online conduct.”