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Double penalty costs Alpine all its Mexican GP points
Yellow flag infringements for both Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly drop Alpine out of the Mexican GP points
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[F1] Ryo Hirakawa scores a point!
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly both receive post-race penalties for failing to slow under yellow flags - giving Ryo Hirakawa a point on his Formula 1 debut. Lawson (P7), Bortoleto (P8) and Hadjar (P9) all move up into higher points-scoring positions, as well as Hirakawa in P1…
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Alpine duo stripped of Mexico City GP points after penalties
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly have lost their top-10 finishes at the Mexico City Grand Prix after receiving penalties following the race.
Ten second penalty for Colapinto for failing to slow under yellow flags
Doc 85 - Infringement - Car 43 - Failing to slow under yellow flags
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Franco Colapinto received a 10-second time penalty and 1 penalty point for failing to reduce speed sufficiently in a single yellow flag sector during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Franco Colapinto summoned for alleged yellow flag breach
Doc 78 - Summons - Car 43 - Alleged failure to slow for yellow flags
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The Stewards have summoned Franco Colapinto to a hearing at 18:00 regarding an alleged failure to slow for yellow flags, citing Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b).
No further action for Gasly over track limits and contact
Doc 76 - Decision - Car 10 - Alleged leaving the track and gaining an advantage
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The stewards decided no further action after Pierre Gasly left the track at Turn 1, yielded position, and had minor contact with Lawson, as correct positions were achieved by Turn 5.
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Alpine drivers penalised, Hirakawa scores point on F1 debut
Post-race penalties for Gasly and Colapinto at the Mexico Grand Prix promoted Ryo Hirakawa to 10th, scoring a point on his Haas debut. The reaction highlights the stewards' decision and its impact on the championship.
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Franco Colapinto, George Russell to sit out FP1 at F1 Mexico GP
Gabriele Mini is set to make his Formula 1 race weekend debut, driving Franco Colapinto’s Alpine in Free Practice 1 at the Mexico Grand Prix.
The erstwhile Formula 2 championship leader, now lying fourth in the standing…
No further action for Bortoleto over turn 11 incident with Colapinto
Doc 51 - Decision - Car 5 - Alleged leaving the track and gaining and advantage
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Stewards take no further action after reviewing evidence of Bortoleto leaving track at Turn 11 while battling Colapinto.
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Alpine condemn Clarkson's comment on Colapinto
Jeremy Clarkson has been criticised for suggesting Alpine driver Franco Colapinto deserved a grid penalty because he is Argentinian.
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Alpine issues statement after Clarkson's shady Colapinto joke
Jeremy Clarkson has never been one to let an opportunity for a provocative quip pass him by. But...
The post Alpine issues statement after Clarkson's shady Colapinto joke appeared first on F1i.com .
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Jeremy Clarkson chastised over controversial Franco Colapinto joke
Clarkson caused controversy in the F1 paddock.
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Colapinto responds to Clarkson nationality comments
Franco Colapinto responded to Jeremy Clarkson's controversial nationality joke made during the United States Grand Prix weekend. The Alpine driver addressed the comments, which drew criticism from his manager and sparked wider reaction.
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Barring any changes, Alonso at the moment is starting P12 tomorrow
Arvid Lindblad - 5 place grid penalty (P10 -> P15)
Gabriel Bortoleto - 80 place grid penalty (P13 -> P22)
Franco Colapinto- 10 place grid penalty (P15 -> P21)
These grid penalties bump Alonso’s qualifying from P15 to P12
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United States Grand Prix
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Final starting grid for United States Grand Prix confirmed with penalties
The FIA confirmed the final starting grid for Sunday's United States Grand Prix in Austin, including grid penalties for Colapinto, Bortoleto, Lindblad, and Stroll. Coverage lists the official order ahead of the race.
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Jeremy Clarkson sparks controversy with Colapinto and Kardashian comments in Sky F1 interview
Jeremy Clarkson, Alpine's guest at the Circuit of the Americas, causes a stir during a Sky Sports F1 interview with remarks about Franco Colapinto's grid penalty and Kim Kardashian, drawing criticism.
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Lindblad, Colapinto and Bortoleto to take penalties for US GP
Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto have all received grid penalties for various PU changes at the United States Grand Prix.
Ten place grid penalty for Colapinto for exceeding PU elements
Doc 14 - Infringement - Car 43 - PU Element
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Franco Colapinto receives a 10-place grid penalty for using a fourth Control Electronics Unit, breaching F1 Regulations.
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FIA confirms 80-place grid penalty for US GP
The FIA confirmed massive grid penalties for Franco Colapinto, Arvid Lindblad, and Gabriel Bortoleto ahead of the United States Grand Prix at COTA, after exceeding power unit component allocations. The penalties were announced days before the race.
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Can Alpine bounce back and take the P5 fight to Racing Bulls?
Racing Bulls have built a 32-point advantage over Alpine in the fight for P5, but Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto believe there is still time to turn the tables.
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'Lines were crossed' – Franco Colapinto speaks out after online abuse targeting Alpine F1 staff
It has become a recurring topic during Franco Colapinto's media sessions throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season: the Argentine feeling the need to speak out against abuse on social media.
Colapinto discussed the issue at …
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Colapinto urges fans to stop online abuse after Zandvoort, Madrid, Baku incidents
Franco Colapinto asked Argentinian fans to stop online abuse following incidents at Zandvoort, Madrid, and Baku races. He said the abuse is not helping him or his future, prompting Alpine to release statements. The reaction came days after the events.
No further action for Stroll and Colapinto over qualifying time limit
Doc 39 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Corrected)
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The stewards decided no further action for Lance Stroll and Franco Colapinto after reviewing data showing they slowed to allow other cars past.
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No further action for Stroll and Colapinto over slow qualifying laps
Doc 38 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
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The stewards decided to take no further action against Lance Stroll and Franco Colapinto after both exceeded the maximum lap time in qualifying, as they slowed down to avoid impeding other drivers.
Ten-place grid penalty for Colapinto for fifth engine use
Doc 18 - Infringement - Car 43 - Changes to PU elements
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Franco Colapinto receives a 10-place grid penalty for using a fifth ICE, breaching the FIA F1 Regulations.
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Bahrain Grand Prix
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Hadjar, Colapinto, Lindblad hit with Bahrain grid penalties
FIA penalised Isack Hadjar, Franco Colapinto, and Arvid Lindblad for exceeding power unit limits ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hadjar, third in qualifying, drops five places; Colapinto ten; Lindblad thirty. Racer notes Hadjar's lost potential.
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Bahrain Grand Prix
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Verstappen on pole for Bahrain GP; penalties applied to Hadjar, Colapinto, Lindblad
The final starting grid for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was published, with Verstappen on pole. Penalties were applied to Hadjar, Colapinto, and Lindblad, shaping the race order.
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Briatore moves Alpine on from Baku collision with Colapinto
Two days after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Alpine chief Flavio Briatore said the team will move on from Franco Colapinto's crash with Pierre Gasly, which also eliminated Lando Norris, as they fight Racing Bulls.
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