Scuderia Ferrari Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc has joined other sports, athletes and media companies this weekend, in supporting a social media boycott over the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix weekend, to hold social platforms to account for abuse being posted online.
Football League clubs, England’s cricket board, the Lawn Tennis Association, Formula E, and Premiership Rugby have all joined to support the blackout from Friday to Monday to try and stamp out abuse.
From 3pm UK time today (Friday) until 11:59 on Monday, many including Williams driver George Russell and McLaren’s Lando Norris, will take part in the media blackout.
“This weekend I will be joining the social media boycott to stand with others against the abuse, racism and hatred that people face online.
It’s time for change #StopOnlineAbuse” – Charles posted on Twitter.
Formula 1 has released a statement expressing support for “the actions of the Premier League and other sporting bodies and athletes”, but didn’t commit to the blackout.
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