Alpine drops new clue as Colapinto warned of Briatore’s wrath

Franco Colapinto, an Alpine driver, faced severe criticism from team advisor Flavio Briatore following a crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he collided with teammate Pierre Gasly. Briatore hinted at possible disciplinary action, including the possibility of Colapinto being benched for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, as he expressed his disappointment over Colapinto's lack of judgement during the race.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella also weighed in on the incident, noting the complexity of the situation and the ongoing review by the FIA stewards. If Colapinto races in Bahrain, he will incur a five-place grid penalty due to the crash. The final decision regarding Colapinto's status for the Bahrain GP remains with Briatore, who is contemplating the appropriate course of action.