Franco 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.

Two days after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix clash, Franco Colapinto and Lando Norris addressed the social media abuse that followed. Norris apologised for his race ban comments, while Colapinto highlighted the harassment he receives. Both called for action against online abuse.

McLaren's Azerbaijan Grand Prix upgrade under scrutiny after Lando Norris crashed at a safety car restart. Alex Brundle suggests the package may be flawed, citing floor cracks and kerb restrictions, leaving the team pointless.

After Franco Colapinto's Azerbaijan Grand Prix crash eliminated Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly, Norris suggested a race ban. George Russell and Max Verstappen, podium finishers, said that demand was too harsh, sparking debate.

Alpine issued another statement against online abuse after Lando Norris called for Franco Colapinto to be banned, following the Baku fallout. The team condemned hate directed at drivers, while Norris faced abuse and calls for his own ban.

Franco Colapinto received a penalty for his Azerbaijan Grand Prix Turn 1 collision with Pierre Gasly, after Lando Norris called for a race ban. Pundit Marc Priestley slammed the move as outrageous but rejected the ban demand.

Two days after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris said Franco Colapinto should be banned for causing a multi-car crash at a safety car restart. The Alpine driver's actions drew sharp criticism from the world champion.

Two days after their Baku Grand Prix collision, Franco Colapinto reacted to Lando Norris' controversial suggestion that some drivers don't deserve F1 seats, with Norris calling for a ban.

Franco Colapinto received a five-place grid penalty for Malaysia after causing a multi-car crash at Baku's restart. Coverage analyses the penalty points system's flaws and the incident's consequences.

Franco Colapinto's crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix eliminated both Alpines. Flavio Briatore will decide a course of action, while Juan Pablo Montoya defended Colapinto's aggressive approach.

Lando Norris apologised to Franco Colapinto for demanding a race ban after their Azerbaijan Grand Prix collision. The apology came days after the incident, with Norris sending a message to the Alpine driver.

Alpine's Flavio Briatore threatened a media blackout over Franco Colapinto fans' online abuse of Pierre Gasly following the Spanish Grand Prix. Gasly condemned the "disturbing" threats against him and his family, with coverage focusing on the fallout.

Franco Colapinto made a costly error at the Italian Grand Prix restart, dropping from fourth to ninth. The Alpine driver was tearful afterwards, vowing to learn from the mistake that cost him a potential podium.

FIA president discussed Argentina's F1 bid and stewards criticism at Dutch GP, where Colapinto and Lindblad received drive-through penalties for yellow flag overtakes after Verstappen's crash. The event happened days ago; new items focus on reactions.

Alpine confirmed Franco Colapinto will remain with Pierre Gasly for the 2027 Formula 1 season, ending speculation. The decision was announced two days after initial reports, with analysis focusing on whether keeping the Argentine driver is the right call.

Franco Colapinto and Liam Lawson each received 10-second penalties and one penalty point for failing to slow under yellow flags during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix. Colapinto called his penalty "very harsh" in fresh reaction.

Franco Colapinto shared an anecdote about Flavio Briatore's exacting expectations, highlighting Alpine's midfield fight in 2025. The story focuses on the reaction to Alpine's improved performance and Briatore's demanding leadership style.