In the round-up: Formula One Management yesterday blocked a large number of videos uploaded onto YouTube by fans, most of which involved video captured from the official Formula 1 game. Much of the content was reinstated several hours later. RaceFans approached FOM for a comment yesterday.

Social media

Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:

Hey @F1. Why are you taking down Youtube videos of content creators simply showing gameplay footage from @Formula1game An example is @JimmyBroadbent Your take downs make no sense whatsoever. Can you please resolve quickly please? You are causing significant harm to channels. — Darren Hayes (@Daz555) January 8, 2019

I got claimed for one FOM video. Can I reclaim my F1 community card? It’s still got loyalty points on it! — Dre Harrison (@Harrison101HD) January 8, 2019

F1 copyrighting their own game lol what an bunch of yobbos — Daniel (@fl4ky_) January 8, 2019

Cheers for claiming a video of mine that uses GAME PLAY from F1 2018 @F1 — Devon🎄 (@JSR_Devon) January 8, 2019

omg every video with f1 in the name is copyright striked lol — LuckyRacer99 🇭🇺 (@RichardG0_) January 8, 2019

Looks like FOM has now lifted its block on at least some of those videos which became unavailable earlier today. But it shows how vulnerable a huge amount of fan-generated content is to the caprices of their copyright enforcers.https://t.co/FsUvTzLrWn#F1 — Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) January 8, 2019

🎥Had an issue with game content on YouTube today? This should be resolved for you soon, if not already. Finding it isn't? We'd love to hear from you! pic.twitter.com/Dbw9ozFGmN — Formula 1® Game (@Formula1game) January 8, 2019

Let’s also hope the press officer wakes up or is replaced by someone who understands the importance of good communications, they are the biggest name in F1 and should set standards rather than close doors https://t.co/tT34PFStRX — David Coulthard (@therealdcf1) January 8, 2019

The #AusGP track build has begun! In just nine weeks' time, Albert Park will be transformed into an #F1 Grand Prix circuit. pic.twitter.com/w33xHBLEtN — Australian Grand Prix #AusGP (@ausgrandprix) January 8, 2019