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Lando Norris criticises Franco Colapinto after Baku crash

News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

Lando Norris criticises Franco Colapinto after Baku crash

Motorsport.com+ 12 moreSat 26 Sep · 13:21 UTCupdated Sun 27 Sep · 16:13 UTC100Have your say

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Lando Norris has called for a race ban for Franco Colapinto following a collision that eliminated both him and Pierre Gasly during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris stated that some drivers, including Colapinto, do not deserve to compete in Formula 1.

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Lando Norris: FIA should hand out race ban for Franco Colapinto's Baku F1 crashReigning world champion Lando Norris says he thinks Franco Colapinto deserves "at least a one-race ban" for causing a pile-up at F1's Azerbaijan GP. On a lap 36 restart in the streets of Baku, Colapinto locked up his cold front tyres and aimlessly speared into Alpine team-mate Gasly into Turn 1, with Norris also collected by the tangling pair. The incident knocked both Gasly and Norris out ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comSat 26 Sep · 13:21 UTCRead their report →

Norris says “some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1” after Colapinto takes him out | Formula 1Lando Norris said some drivers on the grid should not be in Formula 1 after he was taken out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

RaceFansSat 26 Sep · 13:25 UTCRead →

Norris wants F1 race ban for ColapintoLando Norris says Franco Colapinto should face an F1 race ban for his error during the Azerbaijan GP

the-race.comSat 26 Sep · 13:26 UTCRead →

Norris demands ban for Colapinto after Azerbaijan GP crashReigning world champion Lando Norris thinks Franco Colapinto deserves "at least a one-race ban" for causing a pile-up at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. On a lap 36 restart in the streets of Baku, Colapinto locked up his cold front tyres and aimlessly speared into Alpine team-mate Gasly into Turn 1, with Norris also collected by the tangling pair. The incident knocked both Gasly and ... Keep reading

AutosportSat 26 Sep · 13:30 UTCRead →

Lando Norris makes major FIA demand after ‘careless’ Franco Colapinto collisionLando Norris retired from the F1 Azerbaijan GP after being wiped out in a collision between Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly.

Motorsport WeekSat 26 Sep · 14:00 UTCRead →

Lando Norris calls for FIA bans after Azerbaijan GP crash: 'Not driving that deserves to be in F1'McLaren star Lando Norris has called for the FIA to start handing out race bans after being wiped out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

gpfans.comSat 26 Sep · 14:03 UTCRead →

‘Some drivers shouldn’t be in F1’ – Norris on Baku clashLando Norris was on course for valuable points before a crash with the Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly forced him to retire from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Formula1.comSat 26 Sep · 14:37 UTCRead →

Norris calls for Colapinto race ban after Baku crashLando Norris says Franco Colapinto should receive a one-race ban after the Alpine driver triggered the restart collision that eliminated both Alpines and the McLaren.grandprix.comSat 26 Sep · 14:44 UTCRead →

Norris calls for Colapinto ban after Baku restart crashLando Norris suggested Franco Colapinto “shouldn’t be in Formula 1” after the Alpine driver caused a multi-car crash at the first safety car restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.racer.comSat 26 Sep · 14:46 UTCRead →

'Some drivers that shouldn't be in F1' - Norris calls for Colapinto race banLando Norris said Franco Colapinto should receive a race ban for the collision that wiped him and Pierre Gasly out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sky Sports F1Sat 26 Sep · 15:36 UTCRead →

Norris says some drivers ‘shouldn’t be in F1’ after Colapinto shunt dents title hopesNorris forced to retire when in eighth place Colapinto given a grid drop at the next round Lando Norris has issued a scathing criticism of Franco Colapinto, saying the Alpine driver does not deserve to be in Formula One and should face a race-ban after taking Norris’s McLaren out of the race. The race was won by Mercedes’ George Russell but Norris was forced to retire from eighth place after Colapinto caused the accident that that all but ended the defending world champion’s title hopes. Continue reading...

theguardian.comSat 26 Sep · 16:04 UTCRead →

One Max Verstappen crash shows Lando Norris exactly how a world champion should behaveLando Norris lashed out at Franco Colapinto following his crash in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but Max Verstappen was quick to disagree with his close ...

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Lando Norris called a hypocrite by Argentinian politician after Franco Colapinto F1 ban commentsAn Argentinian politician has weighed in on Lando Norris' call for Franco Colapinto to be banned from F1.

CrashSun 27 Sep · 09:31 UTCRead →

Russell, Verstappen, Hadjar find Norris call for Colapinto race ban 'too harsh'Lando Norris’s comments that Franco Colapinto should receive a race ban for his driving at the Azerbaijan Grand Pix have been viewed as too harsh by the podium finishers.racer.comMon 28 Sep · 08:10 UTCRead →

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F1's penalty points system has a big blindspotFranco Colapinto's recent crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has highlighted significant flaws in Formula 1's penalty points system. After losing control of his Alpine and colliding with team-mate Pierre Gasly, which also took out Lando Norris, Colapinto received a 10-second penalty that he could not serve due to his retirement from the race. Instead, he will face a five-place grid penalty at the next race in Malaysia, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from fellow drivers regarding its fairness and severity. The incident has sparked a broader discussion among drivers about the effectiveness of the penalty points system, which was designed to deter repeat offenders. Currently, no penalty points have been issued for collisions this season, raising concerns that the system is not adequately addressing dangerous driving. Many believe that the absence of penalty points for such incidents represents a significant oversight, as it sets a concerning precedent for future races.

the-race.comSun 27 Sep

Lando Norris ‘race ban’ theory under Verstappen, Hadjar and Russell scrutinyLando Norris has called for a race ban for Franco Colapinto following a multi-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which resulted in Norris retiring from the race. Norris believes that Colapinto's actions were careless and deserving of a ban, stating that such incidents cost teams significant amounts of money. However, his request has faced criticism from fellow drivers George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar, who feel that a race ban is too severe for what they consider a small mistake. Colapinto received a 10-second penalty for causing the collision, which has been converted into a five-place grid drop for his next race.

PlanetF1Sun 27 Sep

Juan Pablo Montoya tells Kimi Antonelli to 'stop thinking' after spotting a problem in BakuKimi Antonelli made an impressive recovery in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing fifth after starting from sixteenth. However, his performance raised concerns from Juan Pablo Montoya, who noted that Antonelli seemed to be driving conservatively, potentially due to the pressure of maintaining his championship lead. Montoya highlighted that Antonelli was slower than usual, suggesting he was overly cautious and not pushing himself to the limit. Antonelli acknowledged his reserved driving style, stating he was in 'let’s save the car' mode and lacked the confidence he had shown in previous races.

f1oversteer.comSun 27 Sep

Norris targeted with online abuse, called for banLando Norris has been targeted with significant online abuse after he urged Formula 1 to impose a ban on Franco Colapinto, following a collision that led to a three-car pile-up during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident forced Norris to retire from the race, prompting backlash from Colapinto's supporters on social media. In response to the abuse, Colapinto's team, Alpine, issued a statement condemning the hate directed not only at Norris but also at other members of the Formula 1 community. They emphasised the need to address online abuse and promote healthy competition within the sport. Following the race, Norris's championship hopes appear diminished as he trails Kimi Antonelli by 116 points, while George Russell's victory has positioned him as Antonelli's primary title challenger.

espn.comSun 27 Sep

Alpine issues new statement after Azerbaijan Grand PrixAlpine has released a statement condemning the online abuse directed at its drivers, particularly following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix where Franco Colapinto was involved in a crash that eliminated Lando Norris. The team expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such abuse and reiterated the importance of healthy sporting rivalry in Formula One. The statement also addressed the need for collective action against online hate, emphasizing that no driver or member of the F1 community should be subjected to such treatment. Flavio Briatore, Alpine's executive advisor, mentioned he would contemplate actions regarding the incident that impacted the team's performance.

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