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Franco Colapinto achieved his best Formula 1 result in nearly two years during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, finishing seventh in the main race after a series of upgrades transformed the Alpine car.

2026년 05월 02일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto secured eighth place in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. He outperformed teammate Pierre Gasly, and Alpine celebrated the result on social media. He will start from that position in Sunday's race.

Esteban Ocon apologised to Franco Colapinto after a lap 32 clash at Turn 2 during the Chinese Grand Prix. The Haas driver received a 10-second penalty for causing the incident and finished 14th, while Colapinto recovered to 10th for a points finish. Colapinto's management asked fans to avoid sending death threats on social media.

2026년 03월 12일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Flavio Briatore has confirmed that the Mercedes Formula 1 team is negotiating to acquire a 24% stake in Alpine from Otro Capital. The announcement came during a press conference at the Chinese Grand Prix. Briatore emphasized that the deal involves Mercedes as a team, not team principal Toto Wolff personally.

The Formula 1 pre-season tests concluded at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, where Pierre Gasly will complete the final sessions with Alpine. Argentine driver Franco Colapinto ended his involvement with a strong performance and stirred buzz on social media. The French pilot will drive the new A526 model in two final sessions.

2026년 02월 18일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will participate in both sessions of the Formula 1 preseason tests in Bahrain to conclude his stint with the Alpine team. The official photo of the 2026 F1 pilots was released, showing Colapinto smiling near Checo Pérez and Fernando Alonso. Teammate Pierre Gasly advised him on the initial laps for the second day of testing.