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Oliver Harden 17 Apr 2026

Oliver Bearman points finger at Franco Colapinto over ‘unacceptable’ move

"I was really not happy with what he did."

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Oliver Harden 16 Apr 2026

Franco Colapinto back on track with Alpine after team rejects sabotage claims

“Any questions about sabotage or not giving Franco the same car are completely unfounded."

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Oliver Harden 02 Apr 2026

Alpine publishes open letter after Franco Colapinto receives ‘hateful’ messages

Alpine has addressed the matter.

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Thomas Maher 02 Apr 2026

Alpine’s 2026 reset delivers as Pierre Gasly leads stunning rise past Red Bull

From F1 2025 backmarkers to Red Bull challengers, Alpine’s reset is already paying off...

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Oliver Harden 30 Mar 2026

Franco Colapinto camp issues new plea after Oliver Bearman crash

Franco Colapinto has been criticised online after Oliver Bearman's terrifying Japanese GP crash.

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Sam Cooper 30 Mar 2026

Haas boss says drivers not to blame for 50G Bearman crash during Japanese GP

Oliver Bearman left the track at 190mph after he attempted to overtake the slow-moving Franco Colapinto.

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Uros Radovanovic 29 Mar 2026

Data shows how Oliver Bearman lost control at Suzuka, exposing F1’s electrical risks

Telemetry from Suzuka shows Bearman’s Haas reached 308 km/h before the crash—what does it reveal about F1 car systems?

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Henry Valantine 29 Mar 2026

Franco Colapinto explains ‘really dangerous’ Bearman crash speed difference

Colapinto breaks down the huge speed difference that made Bearman’s Suzuka crash ‘really dangerous’.

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Michelle Foster 27 Mar 2026

Verstappen verdict after second FIA investigation after FP2 Colapinto incident

Max Verstappen took another walk down to the stewards' office at Suzuka.

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Thomas Maher 25 Mar 2026

Esteban Ocon receives FIA support after Chinese Grand Prix death threats fallout

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has intervened after Esteban Ocon was targeted with shocking online abuse following a clash with Franco Colapinto...

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Oliver Harden 24 Mar 2026

Ralf Schumacher calls for ‘legal action’ over ‘shameful’ F1 driver death threats

Esteban Ocon was the target of death threats after a collision with Franco Colapinto in China.

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Thomas Maher 20 Mar 2026

Franco Colapinto questions Race Control inconsistency after Safety Car ruins China race

Franco Colapinto was frustrated by what he felt was an inconsistent call from Race Control in China, scuppering his afternoon...

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Michelle Foster 17 Mar 2026

Franco Colapinto fans told ‘do not send death threats’ after Esteban Ocon clash

A dramatic China clash sparks a serious message from Colapinto’s management.

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Michelle Foster 12 Mar 2026

Colapinto relives ‘dangerous’ 200km/h near-miss with Lawson at Australian GP start

Franco Colapinto only realised how close the Australian GP start incident was after watching the onboard.

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Thomas Maher 06 Mar 2026

Franco Colapinto summoned by Australian GP stewards after Lewis Hamilton near-miss

An incident between Franco Colapinto and Lewis Hamilton caught the attention of the stewards at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix...

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Michelle Foster 27 Feb 2026

Drive to Survive captures Jack Doohan’s brutal mid-season Alpine axe

It is "Colapinto from the next race"...

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Sam Cooper 26 Feb 2026

‘Slow burner’ Franco Colaptino able to compete with Pierre Gasly says Alpine chief

Franco Colapinto hung onto his seat over the winter despite failing to score a point in the 2025 season.

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Thomas Maher 26 Jan 2026

F1 results: Unofficial testing times from Day 1 (Barcelona)

Here are the unofficial times and lapcounts from the first day of testing in Barcelona...

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Mat Coch 04 Jan 2026

Pierre Gasly admits ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for Alpine in F1 2026

After a tough 2025 season, Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto are optimistic of an improved showing in the coming campaign.

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Thomas Maher 03 Jan 2026

Franco Colapinto insists Alpine on plan ahead of 2026 reset

Franco Colapinto is excited about being involved with a team from the pre-season preparations for the first time...

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Oliver Harden 22 Nov 2025

Alpine hit with €5,000 fine over Franco Colapinto breach after FIA investigation

A breach was noted on qualifying day in Las Vegas.

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Michelle Foster 20 Nov 2025

Stroll hits back with ‘score a point’ jab after Colapinto criticism

Lance Stroll didn't pull his punches...

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Jamie Woodhouse 18 Nov 2025

Jacques Villeneuve reduces Franco Colapinto to ‘pay driver’ as results challenged

Jacques Villeneuve brutally suggested that a pay driver is "all Franco Colapinto is".

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Sam Cooper 15 Nov 2025

Does Alpine have reasons to be optimistic for the 2026 season?

Having sacrificed 2025, Alpine has high hopes for 2026 but can the former title-winner pull itself off the foot of the F1 table?

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Thomas Maher 08 Nov 2025

Alpine boss reveals how Franco Colapinto earned F1 2026 reprieve

Alpine boss Steve Nielsen has explained how Franco Colapinto convinced the team to stick with him for F1 2026...

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Mat Coch 07 Nov 2025

Is this the end of Jack Doohan’s F1 dream?

What's next for Jack Doohan following news that Franco Colapinto will race for Alpine in F1 2026?

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Michelle Foster 07 Nov 2025

Flavio Briatore justifies Franco Colapinto contract despite underwhelming F1 2025

Franco Colapinto has yet to score a point in Alpine colours.

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Oliver Harden 31 Oct 2025

Franco Colapinto future in the balance as Alpine F1 2026 decision looms

Franco Colapinto is hoping for an F1 2026 reprieve from Alpine.

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Henry Valantine 29 Oct 2025

Revealed: The three drivers out of contract at the end of the F1 2025 season

After plenty of change on the grid for F1 2025, several F1 driver contracts are up for renewal once again at the end of the season.

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Henry Valantine 22 Oct 2025

Franco Colapinto backtracks on team orders stance – but did he need to?

Franco Colapinto has walked back his belief that defying team orders was the right thing to do in Austin.

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Michelle Foster 20 Oct 2025

Colapinto warned of ‘internal’ consequences after ‘disappointing’ Alpine

This was perhaps not the best time for Franco Colapinto to ignore the Alpine pit wall.

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Elizabeth Blackstock 10 Oct 2025

Franco Colapinto handed F1 2026 boost in ‘on a par’ verdict

Franco Colapinto hasn't had an easy season this year, but Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen has handed him a boost for F1 2026.

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Sam Cooper 08 Oct 2025

Russell to stay? Predicting the next move for every out-of-contract F1 driver

Six drivers are facing a nervy final few months of the season with their current contracts set to expire at the end of the campaign.

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Oliver Harden 27 Sep 2025

New Jack Doohan lifeline? Fresh Alpine hope after Briatore names main Colapinto threat

Jack Doohan was demoted by Alpine after six races of 2025.

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Henry Valantine 24 Sep 2025

Franco Colapinto reveals ‘main focus’ in fresh Alpine future update

Franco Colapinto is set to be in competition with Alpine's reserve driver to partner Pierre Gasly next season.

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Michelle Foster 21 Sep 2025

Alpine issues Colapinto update after Baku qualifying crash

Franco Colapinto's qualifying session ended in the Turn 4 wall.

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Thomas Maher 20 Sep 2025

Bizarre elimination for Alpine in Baku qualifying as Franco Colapinto crashes out

Both Alpines were knocked out of qualifying in Azerbaijan, with Franco Colapinto crashing just metres away from his stricken teammate...

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Sam Cooper 15 Sep 2025

Flavio Briatore sets deadline for Alpine’s driver line-up decision

Alpine are one of four teams yet to have decided their 2026 line-up with Franco Colapinto so far failing to secure his spot.

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Thomas Maher 13 Sep 2025

Has Franco Colapinto weathered the worst of the Alpine storm?

Is Franco Colapinto starting to emerge from the tough start to his Alpine F1 career?

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Michelle Foster 09 Sep 2025

The truth on Franco Colapinto’s condition after worrying TV pen moment

Social media users were worried about Franco Colapinto's health after the Italian GP.

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Mat Coch 03 Sep 2025

Alpine to replace Franco Colapinto during Italian GP practice

Alpine will complete the second of its four mandatory rookie practice outings this season at the Italian GP.

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Sam Cooper 29 Aug 2025

Colapinto has not met ‘expectations’ as Flavio Briatore casts doubts on Alpine 2026 seat

Franco Colapinto has failed to score a single point in his seven races for Alpine so far.

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Jamie Woodhouse 22 Aug 2025

Franco Colapinto ‘doesn’t deliver’ as ex-F1 driver slams ‘extreme’ fans

"Any criticism brings with it a sh*tstorm. That's very, very unpleasant."

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Thomas Maher 19 Aug 2025

Renault launches ‘fake’ Franco Colapinto collection after ‘don’t go bankrupt’ warning

Franco Colapinto fans can now make their own 'fake' F1 merchandise, thanks to Renault...

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Oliver Harden 19 Aug 2025

Franco Colapinto reveals Alpine sacrifice as Brundle sends Flavio Briatore warning

Franco Colapinto is yet to score a point for Alpine.

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Thomas Maher 09 Aug 2025

Why Alpine is right to stick with Franco Colapinto in self-created driver turmoil

Franco Colapinto is set to start the second half of F1 2025 secure in his Alpine seat, and it's the right call by Alpine...

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Michelle Foster 08 Aug 2025

Ranked: All the F1 driver moves made for the F1 2025 season

F1 2025 saw eight of the ten teams change their driver line-ups, some changes have been hits, others have been misses.

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Michelle Foster 08 Aug 2025

Colapinto handed Briatore warning in strange ‘like a light bulb’ metaphor

"If you don’t deliver, you’re like a light bulb..."

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Thomas Maher 07 Aug 2025

Aron? Bottas? Colapinto’s F1 future clarified with Alpine mission set

Franco Colapinto is chasing the feeling from his Alpine A525 he had in his first race weekend with Enstone...

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Henry Valantine 06 Aug 2025

Alpine issues update as Franco Colapinto suffers tyre testing incident – round-up

Franco Colapinto suffered an off at the Hungaroring during tyre testing, along with other key headlines from today's F1 news.

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