Franco Colapinto Archives

Hamilton reviews his 2026 F1 Miami GP, Ferrari’s lost chance, Leclerc’s penalty and progress before the next race.

“I was in no man’s land after that” — Hamilton rueful after early incident compromises 2026 Miami GP race performance

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton left the 2026 F1 Miami GP with points, but little satisfaction. A strong race looked possible after Ferrari found progress overnight, yet his afternoon changed almost immediately. Max Verstappen’s Turn 1 spin forced Hamilton to avoid the incident and cost him momentum. Soon after, contact with Franco Colapinto at Turn 11 damaged his…

Alpine F1 driver Franco Colapinto talking about driving in Buenos Aries

Colapinto reflects on bringing F1 back to home ground in Buenos Aires

Shermaine Wong4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami GP, Franco Colapinto made an appearance back home in Buenos Aires and made history. The Argentinian driver got behind the wheel of the 2012 E30 F1 car powered by a V8 Renault engine and a replica of the Mercedes-Benz W196, for a special showcase. Colapinto became the first Argentinian…

F1 drivers assess 2026 regulation changes before Miami GP as safety, Qualifying flow and racing spectacle shape the sport’s next phase now.

Drivers react to revised 2026 F1 regulations ahead of Miami GP

Karishma Persad4 days ago3 days ago022 mins

Formula 1 will enter the Miami GP with revised 2026 regulations after the FIA, F1 and the teams agreed on a package of targeted rule changes. The sport wants to improve safety, reduce awkward energy-management demands and create a better spectacle for fans and drivers. The key technical changes focus on power deployment. F1 has…

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami GP, Franco Colapinto responded to Ollie Bearman's comments about their crash at the Japanese GP.

Colapinto “not happy” with Bearman comments ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP

Aslıhan Alp4 days ago4 days ago03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto responded to Ollie Bearman’s comments regarding the crash they were involved in at the Japanese GP. The 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix The incident between Colapinto and Bearman at the Japanese Grand Prix was a clear example of how extreme closing speeds under…

600,000 fans swarm Buenos Aires, Argentina as Alpine's F1 Franco Colapinto makes history in hometown streets in 2026

600,000 fans swarm Buenos Aires as Franco Colapinto makes history in hometown streets

Chiara Perin1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Alpine’s Franco Colapinto drove a 2012 E20 F1 car, powered by a V8 Renault engine, and a replica of Juan Manuel Fangio’s silver arrow through the streets of Argentina. The young Argentine driver put on a show on the streets of Palermo neighbourhood on Sunday, April 26th. Colapinto was the first Argentinian to drive an…

Alpine's Pierre Gasly driving around the Red Bulls and Racing Bulls at the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix. Alpine has been one of the most impressive F1 teams in 2026 thus far.

Three teams impressing so far in 2026 F1 season

Lenny Sundahl1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

With an unexpected gap in the 2026 F1 season, it’s a good moment to reflect on the most impressive teams in the opening stages of the campaign. One is the team everyone is chasing, while the other two highlighted here are, somewhat surprisingly, the top of the midfield. Through three races they have taken big…

Apart from Franco Colapinto, the four other drivers who have proven to be disappointing so far in the first three rounds of the 2026 F1 season are Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, and Alex Albon

5 drivers who have been disappointing so far in 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

While drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly have started the new F1 season with a clean slate, there have been several others whose on-track outings in the early rounds of 2026 have been nothing short of disappointing. With the majority of the teams battling reliability concerns as they try to get to grips with…

Bearman points finger at Colapinto after high-speed F1 crash at Suzuka

Kavi Khandelwal3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Ollie Bearman criticised the current F1 regulations following a massive 50kph speed delta collision with Franco Colapinto at Suzuka. The Haas driver appeared on the Up to Speed podcast as he recalled the incident in Japan, also placing blame at the door of the Argentinian. However, his okay physical health did not mask his frustration…

Addressing the recent sabotage claims, the Alpine F1 team has clarified that both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have access to the same machinery in 2026

Alpine F1 team dismisses Colapinto sabotage claims and confirms parity between both cars in 2026

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

In the light of the recent sabotage claims that have gained traction on online platforms, the Alpine F1 team has come forward and clarified that both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have access to the same machinery and upgrades as they continue to fight for fourth place in the 2026 constructors’ championship. Since the beginning…

Komatsu analyses extreme closing speeds after Bearman’s 50G crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Antonina Jaromin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Following Ollie Bearman‘s massive crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, Haas’s Team Principal Ayao Komatsu reflected on the incident as a racing misjudgment shaped by extreme closing speeds. The incident took place on Lap 22 when Franco Colapinto’s Alpine suddenly lost power, creating a significant speed differential as Bearman approached from behind. This forced…