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Latifi looking at ways to help with social media abuse

Nicholas Latifi feels Formula 1 needs to do a 'little bit more' when it comes to speaking out against cyberbullying and online trolls. The Williams driver was subjected to vile abuse and even death threats from so-called-fans when his crash at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix inadvertently triggered the actions that led to Hamilton losing the World title. Receiving 'extreme' threats, Latifi was forced to hire extra security in the weeks following the season finale. He feels more needs to done to combat online abuse. 'I think this is an issue irrespective… outside of drivers, in any sport, it is going to be there, not even in sports but in the entertainments and arts industry,' he said. 'I...
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