Franco Colapinto Archives - Motorsport

Fred Vasseur has talked about Ferrari dropping to fourth in the Constructors' Championship after Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton retire from the F1 São Paulo GP

Fred Vasseur reckons Ferrari got “double penalty” with the DNFs and falling to 4th in the standings after F1 São Paulo GP

Senjuti Jash2 days ago2 days ago06 mins mins

Team principal Fred Vasseur has opened up about Charles Leclerc’s Lap 6 collision, the damage Lewis Hamilton sustained, the impact these incidents had on Ferrari’s momentum in the Constructors’ Championship, and the SF-25’s pace during the weekend following their unfortunate double DNF at the F1 São Paulo GP on Sunday. After a P7 finish in…

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has talked about his poor race and the potential of the SF-25 after DNF at F1 São Paulo GP

Lewis Hamilton on his “disaster” race and attempts to “remain positive” after DNF at F1 São Paulo GP

Senjuti Jash4 days ago3 days ago05 mins mins

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his opening lap incidents, the potential of the SF-25, the upcoming race in Las Vegas, and his expectations for 2026 following his disappointing retirement from the F1 São Paulo GP on Sunday. The seven-time world champion had failed to make it to the final segment of qualifying, leaving…

Grand Prix qualifying for Round 21 of the 2025 F1 championship at the São Paulo GP is completed, view the full report and results here.

F1 | Qualifying | São Paulo GP | Norris strikes late to take pole; Verstappen out in Q1

James O'Connor5 days ago5 days ago04 mins mins

Grand Prix qualifying for Round 21 of the 2025 F1 championship is completed, view the full report and results from the São Paulo GP session here. Lando Norris won the Sprint earlier in the day as Oscar Piastri and multiple other drivers found the hedge in it. Q1 Ollie Bearman logged the first time of…

The only practice session of the weekend has taken place at the F1 São Paulo GP, full FP1 report and results below.

F1 | FP1 | São Paulo GP | Norris pips Piastri to P1 as McLaren dominate

James O'Connor6 days ago6 days ago03 mins mins

The only practice session of the weekend has taken place at the F1 São Paulo GP, full FP1 report and results below. It was a good start for Oscar Piastri. A 1:12.169 from the Australian saw him lead Alonso and Norris at the 5-minute mark. Lewis Hamilton would then split the Aussie and Spaniard, going…

Franco Colapinto will continue to drive for Alpine in 2026 F1 season

Alpine renew Franco Colapinto’s contract for 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash6 days ago6 days ago05 mins mins

Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will continue to drive for them in the 2026 F1 season. He will partner with Pierre Gasly, who signed a long-term contract extension with the French team in September. Alpine’s confirmation of their 2026 driver line-up has hit the headlines as F1 teams gear up for the 2025 São…

Franco Colapinto discusses the tricky A525 and his recent progress as he seeks Alpine's renewal for 2026 F1 season

Franco Colapinto on the tricky A525 and his recent improvement as he awaits Alpine’s decision regarding 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago07 mins mins

Franco Colapinto has opened up about Alpine’s chronic uncompetitiveness, his on-track improvement in recent weekends, controversy over team orders in Austin, simulator work, and future prospects as they gear up for the last few races of the 2025 F1 season. Following his official debut for Alpine at the Imola GP, the first half of Colapinto’s…

A weekend to forget for Franco Colapinto at the F1 Mexico City GP, as he finished 16th in a race where Alpine were plain slow.

Colapinto on difficult F1 Mexico City GP as Alpine struggle

Josh Bingham2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

It was a weekend to forget at the F1 Mexico City GP for Franco Colapinto and Alpine. The Argentinian crossed the chequered flag last of the finishing cars, in 16th place, with teammate Pierre Gasly in 15th. A weekend riddled with performance struggles for Alpine. The French outfit aimed to bounce back from the clash…

Gasly on “painful” F1 Mexico City GP for Alpine

Aslıhan Alp2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Alpine endured yet another difficult weekend at the twentieth destination of the 2025 F1 season, the Mexico City GP. Throughout the whole race, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto drove at the back of the field. Gasly saw the chequered flag as the 15th, just ahead of his teammate Colapinto, who was the last runner to…

A whopping nine rookie drivers took to the track in FP1 at the F1 Mexico City GP. Full report on the session here.

F1 | FP1 | Mexico City GP | Leclerc fastest, Lindblad leads the rookies

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins mins

A whopping nine rookie drivers took to the track in FP1 at the F1 Mexico City GP. The only team not to field a rookie driver was Sauber. Due to the low grip nature of the track each year, teams usually take the opportunity to field a rookie in Mexico as part of mandated running…

Colapinto unapologetic for overtaking Gasly in Austin ahead of F1 Mexico City GP

Viveka Sainani3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

Franco Colapinto discused the events of Austin ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP. The Argentine driver joined F1 last year replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams in 2024. He has never had a full year contract but signed on as a reserved driver for Alpine this year. He quickly replaced Jack Doohan after the Miami…