Franco Colapinto Archives - Motorsport

Sainz and Mercedes were called to the stewards following the F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying session, with no further action in both cases.

Sainz and Mercedes summoned to stewards with no further action, Alpine fined after F1 Las Vegas GP Qualifying

Shania Wallage1 day ago1 day ago03 mins mins

After Friday’s F1 Las Vegas GP Qualifying session, the stewards summoned several drivers and teams for investigation. They cleared Carlos Sainz and Mercedes with no further action, but fined Alpine for failing to electronically register the return of their tyres, a required step under FIA Sporting Regulations. Sainz for allegedly re-joining the track unsafely During…

Round 22 of the 2025 F1 season saw Norris top the timings in a red flagged FP2 at the F1 Las Vegas GP. Full report and results here.

F1 | FP2 | Las Vegas GP | Norris tops the timings in a red flagged session

Shania Wallage2 days ago2 days ago04 mins mins

Round 22 of the 2025 F1 season saw Norris top the timings in a red flagged FP2 at the F1 Las Vegas GP. Full report and results here. In FP1, it was Charles Leclerc who set the benchmark, topping the session ahead of Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda. Both Red Bull drivers finished inside the…

FP1 at round 22 of the F1 season at the Las Vegas GP is in the books, view the full report and results here.

F1 | FP1 | Las Vegas GP | Leclerc leads Albon and Tsunoda, McLaren struggle

James O'Connor3 days ago3 days ago04 mins mins

FP1 at round 22 of the F1 season at the Las Vegas GP is in the books, view the full report and results below. Isack Hadjar kicked things off with a 1:46.062 on mediums. However, seconds were taken off that shortly after as a 1:41.328 from Charles Leclerc put him over 4s clear for a…

Stroll before Colapinto’s comments during the F1 São Paulo GP

Stroll: Colapinto should “focus on scoring a point” following criticism after F1 São Paulo GP

Lucrezia Costa3 days ago3 days ago04 mins mins

Lance Stroll bites back at Franco Colapinto following the Spaniard’s comments after the F1 São Paulo GP. On that occasion the Aston Martin driver had slightly come into contact with fellow F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto. Unfortunately, the rookie ended his day early spinning out of his home race at the start at Turn 10. An…

James Vowles on Colapinto's new F1 2026 contract, saying he has "earned" it

“He’s earned it”: Vowles praises Colapinto after securing F1 2026 contract

Luke Jones7 days ago7 days ago03 mins mins

James Vowles says Franco Colapinto has “earned” his seat for next year after Alpine confirmed the rookie’s F1 2026 contract, insisting the Argentinian has shown exactly why he deserved a full-time seat. Speaking ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Vowles immediately highlighted the Argentinian’s rapid progress. He said, “I’m really proud of what he’s…

Franco Colapinto after a tough weekend at the F1 São Paulo GP 2025, looking dejected after his collision with Lewis Hamilton

Colapinto breaks down tough weekend at F1 São Paulo GP

Luke Jones1 week ago1 week ago04 mins mins

Franco Colapinto’s F1 São Paulo GP became a weekend of frustration and what-ifs after a bruising collision with Lewis Hamilton turned a promising start into a long, draining Sunday. The Alpine rookie had arrived in São Paulo feeling confident, but once the sprint crash forced a chassis change, nothing behaved the same. By the time…

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 weeks ago2 weeks 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 Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks 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'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks 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'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks 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…