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Flavio Briatore moves on from Franco Colapinto crash: 'I was upset but the past is the past'

Alpine executive Flavio Briatore has addressed the recent collision between drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, choosing to look forward rather than dwell on the incident. Briatore noted that…

Oct 2

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Franco Colapinto: "No one" talks about how I receive social media abuse following Baku clash

Formula 1 competitor Franco Colapinto recently addressed the intense digital harassment directed at him following a dramatic racing incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Alpine competitor…

Oct 2

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Formula 1

Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP

Franco Colapinto faces further trouble on the starting grid during the upcoming Formula 1 event in Malaysia. The Alpine competitor must serve an extra demotion for equipping his vehicle with a fresh…

Oct 2

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Franco Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP

Alpine competitor Franco Colapinto faces an increased starting grid demotion during the upcoming Formula 1 event at the Bahrain GP located in Malaysia after receiving a fresh Mercedes V6 power unit.…

Oct 2

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McLaren fans say Colapinto's latest interview is keeping the Norris row alive

Lando Norris has issued a pair of apologies following a chaotic race weekend in Baku, reaching out directly to Franco Colapinto in private before releasing a public statement via Instagram. Even…

Oct 1

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Why Norris apologised to Colapinto after Baku comments

Formula 1 title holder Lando Norris recently contacted Franco Colapinto to say sorry following a wave of digital criticism directed at the British racer. Norris had previously criticized the…

Oct 1

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Lando Norris rues online abuse, explains Franco Colapinto apology

Formula 1 title holder Lando Norris recently felt compelled to reach out to competitor Franco Colapinto with an apology. The gesture came after Norris publicly criticized the Argentinian competitor…

Oct 1

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Colapinto still has full support of Alpine and Briatore despite Azerbaijan GP clash

Franco Colapinto retains backing from senior management despite a late-race collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident occurred during a safety car restart when the driver locked his…

Oct 1

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Franco Colapinto: I have full support from Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore

Franco Colapinto has managed to retain backing from Alpine Formula 1 director Flavio Briatore following a collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The driver caused a late-race crash during a…

Oct 1

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Juan Pablo Montoya admires Franco Colapinto's "aggressive" approach despite Baku crash

Former Formula 1 competitor Juan Pablo Montoya has voiced support for Franco Colapinto after the young driver made a high-risk maneuver that resulted in a multi-vehicle crash during the Azerbaijan…

Sep 28

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F1 pundit slams Franco Colapinto's "outrageous" Baku crash but rejects Lando Norris's race ban call

Former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley has heavily criticized Franco Colapinto for a Turn 1 collision during a safety car restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, describing the maneuver as outrageous.…

Sep 28

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Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments

Formula 1 driver Lando Norris reached out to rival Franco Colapinto via social media to express regret over sharp remarks made immediately following a multi-car collision in Baku. During a radio…

Sep 28

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Norris apologises to Colapinto over F1 race ban comments

Lando Norris has expressed regret to Franco Colapinto after previously calling for a race suspension following their incident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The collision occurred during the lap 36…

Sep 28

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Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto over F1 race ban comments

Lando Norris has expressed regret toward Franco Colapinto after previously calling for the Alpine driver to receive a race suspension. Their confrontation stems from an incident at the Azerbaijan…

Sep 28

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Alpine condemns abuse again following Colapinto's Azerbaijan GP crash

The Formula One outfit known as Alpine has issued a fresh statement denouncing online harassment. This follows an incident during the race in Azerbaijan involving driver Franco Colapinto, whose crash…

Sep 27

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Alpine makes statement as Franco Colapinto-related abuse accelerates

The Alpine Formula One organisation has issued a public statement addressing hostile online messaging directed at their group. This backlash intensified after a crash involving driver Franco…

Sep 27

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Race ban talk "too harsh" on Franco Colapinto, George Russell and Max Verstappen say

Several prominent Formula 1 competitors have weighed in on the discussion surrounding a potential penalty for Franco Colapinto following a chaotic incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Mercedes…

Sep 27

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Colapinto handed Sepang penalty for causing Baku F1 pile-up

Franco Colapinto received a five-place grid sanction for the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix after triggering a multi-car collision during the recent Formula 1 event in Baku. Following a safety car…

Sep 26

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Franco Colapinto penalty revealed for causing Baku F1 pile-up

Franco Colapinto received a five-place grid drop for the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix as punishment for his role in a major multi-car incident during the Formula 1 event in Baku. The Azerbaijan…

Sep 26

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Briatore to reflect on necessary action after Colapinto's "poor" Baku blunder

Flavio Briatore expressed deep frustration following a disastrous double retirement for his squad at the recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Alpine F1 leadership figure specifically condemned a…

Sep 26

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Alpine's Flavio Briatore rips into Franco Colapinto's Baku blunder: "A very poor move"

Alpine executive Flavio Briatore expressed sharp criticism following an Azerbaijan Grand Prix that ended in disaster for his squad. He specifically targeted Franco Colapinto, condemning a late-race…

Sep 26

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Pierre Gasly feeling “crushed” after Franco Colapinto took him out of Azerbaijan GP

Pierre Gasly expressed devastation following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a collision involving his team-mate ended his race. The incident unfolded after a safety car deployment triggered by an…

Sep 26

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Norris says Colapinto should be banned after accident

Lando Norris has voiced fierce frustration following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where a multi-car collision forced him out of the race alongside Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto. The incident…

Sep 26

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"A big mistake" - Devastated Franco Colapinto apologises to Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris for Baku F1 crash

Franco Colapinto issued an apology following a costly collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Alpine competitor admitted fault for a severe error on a lap 36 restart when locked front tyres…

Sep 26

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Norris demands ban for Colapinto after Azerbaijan GP crash

Lando Norris has voiced strong criticism following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, asserting that Franco Colapinto ought to face a suspension of at least a single race. The controversy stems from a…

Sep 26

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Lando Norris: FIA should hand out race ban for Franco Colapinto's Baku F1 crash

Following a chaotic accident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, reigning titleholder Lando Norris has suggested that Franco Colapinto ought to face a suspension lasting a minimum of one grand prix.…

Sep 26

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell fends off Verstappen for victory; Colapinto takes out Gasly and Norris

George Russell secured the three-time grand prix winner status for 2026 by converting his Friday pole position into a commanding flag-to-flag triumph at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The…

Sep 26

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Pierre Gasly calls social media abuse “completely inappropriate” after Franco Colapinto incident in Spanish GP

Pierre Gasly spoke out against online harassment directed at him after a controversial moment involving Alpine colleague Franco Colapinto during the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit. The…

Sep 23