Controversy, social media, and Formula One
Examining #VoidLap58
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21836576 |
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| Authors | Natalie Le Clue (0000-0002-3224-139X, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Transformative Works and Cultures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1941-2258 • E-ISSN: 1941-2258 |
| Publisher | Transformative Works and Cultures (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3983/twc.2025.2651 |
| OpenAlex | W4408436553 |
| Language | EN |
The sport of Formula One racing is classically characterized by speed, glamor, and ever-present controversy. In recent times, the conclusion of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix likely stands as the most prominent controversy in the twenty-first-century guise of the sport. Decisions made by then–race director Michael Masi led to a wave of outrage and disbelief among fans, sparking the emergence of the #VoidLap58 hashtag. To understand the complexity of fan dynamics within online Formula One communities, I examine the interplay between fan participation, the spread of conspiracy theories, and the polarization of the fandom, highlighting the role that fans play in crafting narratives
Art · Media studies · Social media · Sociology · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Misinformation and Its Impacts
| Highly cited | No |
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