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Alpine highlights Franco Colapinto's results in F1 preseason testing
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine's Argentine driver, finished the first day of Formula 1 preseason testing in Barcelona with a minor incident but expressed optimism about the new car. Team principal Steve Nielsen clarified the situation that alerted the team. The French team posted an analysis of his initial results.
Aníbal Colapinto, father of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, shared emotional anecdotes about his son's Formula 1 career. He revealed an unexpected coincidence between Franco and a category champion, as well as the family story behind the iconic number 43. The father got teary-eyed recalling the beginnings in Europe, describing them as 'wonderful'.
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Indycar-stjärnan Marcus Ericsson och hans team tog en chans för att vinna Daytonas 24-timmarslopp, men fick nöja sig med en åttondeplats. Det var hans tredje försök i det prestigefyllda långloppet, som är det näst mest ansedda efter Le Mans. Ericsson anser att risken var värd att ta.
A technical dispute over Mercedes engines has disrupted Alpine's preparations for Franco Colapinto in the 2026 Formula 1 season, following earlier optimism from team executives about his prospects.
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The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally begins on January 3 in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, featuring a nearly 8,000-kilometer route with two marathon stages. Seven Chilean competitors will join in motorcycles and vehicles, including prominent names like Francisco López and Ignacio Casale. This marks the seventh time the event is held exclusively in the Asian desert.
Rally pilot Juan Cruz Yacopini, from Mendoza, suffered a serious accident during a recreational activity in his native province, and is now in intensive care with a reserved prognosis. The young Toyota Gazoo Racing driver received a strong blow to the head and has damage to his vertebrae. The first medical report confirms the severity of his condition.
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Astra Honda Racing Team rider Mohammad Adenanta Putra leads the Supersport 600 class standings at the 2025 Asia Road Racing Championship final in Buriram, Thailand. He holds a slim eight-point advantage over his rival, while teammate Fadillah Arbi Aditama dominates the Asia Production 250 class with a 36-point lead. Both riders are emphasizing consistency ahead of this weekend's races.
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