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Planet F1·1h ago

Franco Colapinto Alpine future update from Briatore as Alonso rumours swirl

Franco Colapinto has received a boost over his Alpine future as Fernando Alonso return rumours continue to swirl.

motorsportweek.com·Jun 15

Alpine dealt fresh FIA blow after Franco Colapinto F1 penalty in Barcelona GP

After Alpine was handed back Pierre Gasly's third place in Monaco, the team suffered a fresh issue after Franco Colapinto lost eighth place after the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix.

Planet F1·Jun 15

Franco Colapinto stripped of P8 at Barcelona after FIA penalty blow

Franco Colapinto's eighth-place finish has been revised after stewards ruled he failed to slow sufficiently under yellow flags.

motorsport.com·Jun 14

Franco Colapinto demoted after 10-second penalty for yellow flag breach in F1 Barcelona GP

Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has been dropped from eighth to 10th in the Barcelona Grand Prix result after being handed a 10-second time penalty. Colapinto finished eighth on the road, behind Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly, on what had been a solid recovery day for the Enstone squad after it struggled for pace all weekend. But after the race, Colapinto was called to the FIA race ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Jun 14

Franco Colapinto hit with costly penalty after Barcelona GP

Franco Colapinto has been punished by the stewards at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

motorsport.com·Jun 12

James Vowles reveals costly Carlos Sainz blow after Monaco GP crash

Williams team principal James Vowles admits that the heavy damage sustained to Carlos Sainz's car during the Monaco Grand Prix will force the team to rebuild its stockpile of spare parts. Sainz was running in a strong points-scoring position on the streets of Monte Carlo before his race was abruptly ended. The Spaniard was struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto, resulting in his ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 9

Carlos Sainz hits out at “stupid risks” from F1 rivals: ‘How can a veteran like Nico do this?’

Carlos Sainz said his Formula 1 rivals took “stupid risks” in the Monaco Grand Prix, after collisions with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto caused his retirement. Sainz’ race unravelled at the second standing start following the late red flag, which he took from 10th place. The Williams driver had maintained that position by the time he tackled the Loews hairpin on the outside of ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 7

Explained: Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco

The Monaco Grand Prix produced a series of penalties for speeding in the pitlane. The FIA documents released after the race reveal that in every case the infringement was less than one kilometre per hour. For Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, the excess was just 0.1 km/h. After the eventful race in the principality, the FIA reviewed its own timing lines and ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Jun 1

Crucial reason revealed behind remarkable Franco Colapinto surge

Franco Colapinto is finally showing just what he can do in Formula 1, following back-to-back finishes in the top seven!

RacingNews365·May 22

Franco Colapinto points out crucial reasons for optimism for rest of F1 season

Franco Colapinto is "definitely" feeling more confident after his impressive display in Miami — and there is good reason for even more.

motorsport.com·May 14

Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle

After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine. Yet, a muted weekend at its 'home' race in Miami has now put it five points behind the Anglo-French outfit, courtesy of Pierre Gasly's sprint race point and Franco Colapinto's run to seventh. Much of that can be put down to the efficacy of their ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 10

Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto share “wholesome” moment after Miami GP contact: “Good sportsmanship”

A post-Miami Grand Prix moment between Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans for “good sportsmanship”. During the opening lap of the race at the Miami International Autodrome, the two drivers collided, resulting in aerodynamic damage to Hamilton’s Ferrari that compromised his race pace. Frustrated by the contact, the seven-time champion ...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.