Juncadella asks online critics for nuance after Barcelona WEC race

After a difficult six-hour World Endurance Championship race in Barcelona, Dani Juncadella has urged online critics to show more nuance. He wrote that he understands why his social-media interactions and the time he spends online bring criticism.

Juncadella qualified third for Genesis Magma Racing in the Hypercar class, then took the lead on wet asphalt at Turn 1 by passing the other Genesis and the #8 Toyota. He went off at Turn 5 and fell back; further costly mistakes followed, and the team finished 11th without points.

The criticism also reflected Juncadella’s frequent outspokenness about other drivers on social media. He wrote: “A good or bad day does not define who someone is.” He added that people see only a small part of someone else’s life.

Juncadella said he could handle some trolling, but felt it was disappointing when he sensed a line was being crossed. He added that everyone faces challenges. If people preferred it, he wrote, he could limit himself to short, politically correct remarks.