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Franco Colapinto receives penalty after Baku crash

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Franco Colapinto receives penalty after Baku crash

RaceFans+ 14 moreSat 26 Sep · 13:25 UTCupdated Wed 30 Sep · 15:13 UTCHave your say

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Franco Colapinto has been handed a penalty for the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix following his collision with Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Lando Norris called for a race ban for Colapinto, stating that the incident jeopardised his championship hopes.

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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 their report →

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 demands one-race ban for Franco Colapinto after Baku crashNorris did not hold back after Colapinto's restart crash sent him into retirement in Baku.

PlanetF1Sat 26 Sep · 13:39 UTCRead →

Norris says Colapinto should be banned after accidentWorld champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

BBC SportSat 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 →

FIA confirms Franco Colapinto punishment after Azerbaijan GP incidentLando Norris had called for a Franco Colapinto race ban...

PlanetF1Sat 26 Sep · 15:44 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 →

Franco Colapinto learns outcome of FIA investigation into three-car Baku clashFranco Colapinto has learned the outcome the FIA's judgement on his role in the three-car collision at the restart of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Motorsport WeekSat 26 Sep · 16:07 UTCRead →

FIA announce Franco Colapinto punishment after crash chaos at Azerbaijan Grand PrixThe FIA has confirmed that Franco Colapinto has been handed a penalty for the next F1 race in Malaysia after causing a multi-car collision in Saturday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

gpfans.comSat 26 Sep · 16:55 UTCRead →

Briatore points finger at Franco Colapinto after Baku incidentFranco Colapinto eliminated both Alpines in Baku...

PlanetF1Sun 27 Sep · 07:13 UTCRead →

Baku F1 Top 3 defend Franco Colapinto after scathing Lando Norris attackSeveral Formula 1 drivers have weighed in on the controversial Safety Car restart incident after Lando Norris shared his frustrations following the race.

Motorsport WeekSun 27 Sep · 08:41 UTCRead →

Lando Norris Calls for a Franco Colapinto Race Ban After Baku Crash Wrecks His McLarenLando Norris says Franco Colapinto deserves a one-race ban for the first-corner restart crash that ended his Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto picked up a five-place…

f1chronicle.comSun 27 Sep · 20:21 UTCRead →

F1 pundit slams Franco Colapinto's "outrageous" Baku crash but rejects Lando Norris's race ban callFormer McLaren mechanic and Formula 1 pundit Marc Priestley has branded Franco Colapinto's Turn 1 collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix "outrageous", but dismissed Lando Norris's demand for the Alpine driver to face a race ban. Colapinto went for a move down the inside into Turn 1 during a safety car restart in Baku, but locked up and collided with his Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly, who in ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comMon 28 Sep · 11:00 UTCRead →

Flavio Briatore makes decision on benching Franco Colapinto in Malaysia after Baku errorFlavio Briatore hinted that Franco Colapinto would face consequences at Alpine after causing a costly crash in Baku. It looked as though Alpine would score ...

f1oversteer.comMon 28 Sep · 15:30 UTCRead →

Drivers split on whether Colapinto deserved race ban after Baku crashLando Norris called for tougher penalties, including a potential race ban, after Franco Colapinto's collision with Pierre Gasly and Norris himself brought the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to a premature end.

f1technical.netWed 30 Sep · 12:00 UTCRead →

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Kimi Antonelli has "spooked himself" amid F1 title pressure, says Naomi SchiffNaomi Schiff has expressed concerns about Kimi Antonelli's mental state as he leads the Formula 1 championship. She noted that Antonelli seems to be feeling the pressure, which was evident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix where he finished fifth after starting from 16th, while his teammate George Russell won the race. Schiff highlighted that Antonelli needs to overcome this psychological hurdle to avoid jeopardising his championship lead. Despite a challenging race, he still maintains a 66-point advantage over Russell, but Schiff warns that if Antonelli continues to feel 'spooked,' it could affect his performance in the remaining races.

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George Russell details F1 drivers' Langkawi boys' trip ahead of Bahrain GP in MalaysiaGeorge Russell, a driver for Mercedes, has shared insights about a recent trip to Langkawi, Malaysia, which he took with six other Formula 1 drivers ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The trip featured activities such as go-karting and sightseeing, with Russell expressing his admiration for the island's beauty and the friendliness of its people. He noted that the itinerary was influenced by Mercedes' title partner, Petronas. In addition to Russell, Kimi Antonelli, his teammate, arrived in Malaysia early but chose to explore Kuala Lumpur and visit a water park. Antonelli currently leads the championship standings by 66 points, following Russell's victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The trip served as a unique way for the drivers to bond and prepare for the upcoming race.

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