Norris Offers Colapinto Prized Card After Baku Row
Lando Norris offered Franco Colapinto a limited-edition card on stream, a gesture seen as easing tension after their Azerbaijan Grand Prix collision.
Lando Norris offered Franco Colapinto a limited-edition card on stream, a gesture seen as easing tension after their Azerbaijan Grand Prix collision.
Franco Colapinto asks fans to stop online abuse of drivers and Alpine staff, warning it harms team trust and his 2027 F1 contract hopes.
A dramatic Safety Car restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Alpineโs Franco Colapinto lock up into Turn 1, taking out teammate Pierre Gasly and McLarenโs Lando Norris. The costly collision wiped out a double points finish for Enstone and drew sharp criticism from executive advisor Flavio Briatore. With a 5-place grid penalty locked in for the next round in Malaysia and internal reviews underway, Alpine must now navigate accountability, championship pressure, and driver morale.
Alpine’s Flavio Briatore warns Franco Colapinto fans over social media abuse against Pierre Gasly, threatening an Argentine media blackout ahead of Baku.
In a sport that thrives on speculation, Alpine has chosen certainty. The BWT Alpine Formula One Team confirmed on 27 August 2026 from its Enstone headquarters that Franco Colapinto will remain as a race driver for the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship, continuing alongside Pierre Gasly. The decision locks in an unchanged pairing heading … Read more
FIA Condemns Abuse After Dutch GP Yellow-Flag Penalties The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be remembered for a frantic, debris-strewn opening sequence and for what followed away from the circuit. After a heavy opening-lap accident for Max Verstappen triggered double-waved yellow flags and a red-flag stoppage, race stewards imposed drive-through penalties for overtaking … Read more