motorsportColapinto Apologizes for 'Big Mistake' in Baku Crash
Published September 26, 2026 · Updated September 26, 2026 ·
Motorsport.comAlpine driver Franco Colapinto has expressed remorse for a crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that eliminated team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris.
Colapinto admitted to making a "big mistake" after locking up his cold front tyres on the low-grip inside line into Turn 1 on the restart.
The incident occurred on lap 36, causing significant damage to the cars and leaving the Argentine driver visibly devastated. amunra.qpon