Briatore to reflect on necessary action after Colapinto's "poor" Baku blunder
Alpine says it will review Colapinto’s future after the crash cost the team a likely double points finish and drew a five-place grid penalty.
- On Saturday, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto locked his front tyres during a lap 36 restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, crashing into teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris, eliminating all three drivers from the race.
- The incident occurred at Turn 1 when Colapinto lost control during the safety car restart; Alpine boss Flavio Briatore later described it as a "rush of blood" that ruined a promising double points finish.
- Colapinto accepted full responsibility, stating, "It was a big mistake and I am really sorry," and received a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
- Alpine Formula 1 executive Flavio Briatore expressed being "extremely disappointed" with the outcome, warning the team will "consider what course of action should be taken" to prevent future errors.
- Reigning world champion Lando Norris called for a race ban, arguing "some drivers shouldn't be in F1," while the double retirement leaves Alpine sixth in the constructors' championship, 15 points behind Racing Bulls.
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'Big mistake' – Colapinto apologises after criticism for Baku crash
World champion Lando Norris says Alpine's Franco Colapinto should face a race ban for causing the crash that took him out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix; Argentine driver admits "big mistake" and offers apologises. Leer más
During the race in Baku Franco Colapinto caused an accident, which also caused his teammates to retire. The team leader announces consequences.
The strong brake of the first curve of the Azerbaijani track made its "victims" several times in the 10 years of race in Baku and was no different with Franco Colapinto in the release of the GP of this Saturday (26): the Argentinean judged that it could be aggressive
The Argentinian Franco Colapinto is causing a lot of trouble in Baku. World champion Lando Norris even demands a race lock for the Argentinian. What does the Alpine boss say about his driver?
The fatal error of Alpine driver Franco Colapinto in the Formula 1 race in Baku on Saturday has consequences! The FIA has imposed a penalty for the Argentinian for the next Grand Prix. But also his own team boss, Flavio Briatore, goes to court with the 23-year-old. After the end of a safety car phase Colapinto slowed too late and therefore drove too fast into the curve. He lost control and not only eliminated World Champion Lando Norris in McLar…
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