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Crash.net·2h ago

“Killing the integrity of F1” - Franco Colapinto sponsor blasts FIA stewards after double Dutch GP penalty

Two penalties for Franco Colapinto prompted fury from the Alpine F1 driver's main sponsor.

motorsport.com·16h ago

Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Alpine driver was in the process of overtaking Yuki Tsunoda when Max Verstappen crashed a few metres ahead, triggering yellow flags before the race was subsequently stopped by a red flag. Colapinto was ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·2d ago

Franco Colapinto reveals details of Milan car robbery during F1 summer break

Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the worst day of my life" after the thieves made off with his clothes and passport. The 23-year-old Argentine initially shared the news of the theft via an Instagram post on 6 August. But he has now revealed further details about the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·5d ago

"We need to put a limit on it" – Franco Colapinto opens up about online abuse in F1

Formula 1 has grown significantly in recent years, not least on social media. While that is essentially a positive development, one downside has been the considerable increase in online abuse aimed at drivers and others working in the pinnacle of motorsport. The FIA and F1 are trying to tackle the issue in several ways, for example through the United Against Online Abuse initiative, by ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 14

What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?

According to Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Alpine was overtaken by Racing Bulls in the final weeks before Formula 1's summer break. Both drivers say it is simply a matter of car development – Red Bull's sister team has introduced more upgrades, and more effective ones, than the Enstone squad – which means Alpine is pinning a lot of hope on its upgrade package for Zandvoort. On a ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Aug 11

Franco Colapinto's Summer Robbery: A Shocking Incident in Italy

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto was robbed during his holiday in Italy, raising concerns for F1 drivers' safety.

motorsportweek.com·Aug 11

Franco Colapinto targeted by thieves during Formula 1 summer break

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto fell victim to a robbery at Lake Como during Formula 1′s summer shutdown. Thieves targeted the 23-year-old Argentine while he was holidaying at the Italian lake. The stolen items included personal clothing and his traditional mate tea preparation set. Colapinto initially detailed the incident on social media, writing: “Who would have […]

Crash.net·Aug 11

Franco Colapinto sends message to thieves after summer robbery

Franco Colapinto's summer break has not gone as he had planned.

Planet F1·Aug 11

Franco Colapinto the victim of robbery during F1 summer break

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto was the victim of a robbery at Lake Como Italy, during the F1 2026 summer break, it has emerged.

motorsport.com·Aug 8

"Everyone was happy except him" – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote

After an extremely difficult 2025 season, Alpine is once again fighting for the 'best of the rest' title this year – in other words, to lead Formula 1's midfield behind the four top teams. But the Enstone-based team's ambitions go further than that, and that is certainly true of Flavio Briatore, the flamboyant executive advisor effectively running the outfit. As is well known, the now ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 8

Franco Colapinto leaves fans in stitches with "Passenger Princess" driving lesson

Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto joined Amelia Dimoldenberg for another episode of her YouTube series, Passenger Princess. The series, hosted by the British presenter best known for her Chicken Shop Date interviews, features F1 drivers giving Dimoldenberg driving lessons around the championship's circuits as she works towards gaining her driving licence. Amid the dry and sarcastic ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jul 30

Aston Martin completes filming day with upgraded Honda engine

While Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto completed a second day of Pirelli testing to finalise the 2027 tyre line-up, Aston Martin moved on from the previous day's tyre work and instead deployed its second filming day of the season at the Hungaroring. It was too good an opportunity to miss, given that the B-spec AMR26 made its first appearance at last ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jul 29

Franco Colapinto’s ominous warning on Aston Martin’s upgraded F1 car

Franco Colapinto has warned that Aston Martin has become “a lot quicker” than Alpine in corners, as the Silverstone-based team recovers from a tricky start in Formula 1’s new era. As F1 switched to new machinery featuring greater emphasis on energy management with a 53/47 split between combustion and electrical power, Aston Martin has struggled, with an overhauled Honda F1 squad designing ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Apr 27

Franco Colapinto Sparks Hopes for F1 Return in Argentina

After a thrilling demonstration in Buenos Aires, the young driver calls for Argentina's return to the F1 calendar.

Synthesis·Apr 2

Alpine F1 Team Addresses Controversy Surrounding Franco Colapinto

In an open letter, Alpine refutes sabotage claims and addresses fan backlash.