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Lando Norris Explains Public Apology to Franco Colapinto After Azerbaijan GP Incident
McLaren's Lando Norris has clarified why he issued both private and public apologies to Franco Colapinto after the multi-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris addressed his broadcast comments and spoke out against online abuse as the grid prepares for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
2 Oct 2026
29 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Apologises to Franco Colapinto Following Baku Crash and Heated Remarks
Lando Norris has apologised to Franco Colapinto after initially criticising the Alpine driver for a three-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto received a five-place grid penalty for the incident as Alpine issued a formal statement condemning targeted online abuse.
28 Sept 2026
Alpine Condemns Online Abuse After Colapinto Baku Crash Sparks Paddock Rift
Alpine has condemned widespread online abuse following Franco Colapinto's three-car collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto faces a five-place grid drop at the next round, while Alpine management considers internal action after losing crucial championship ground.
27 Sept 2026
Alpine Chief Briatore to Review 'Course of Action' Following Colapinto Baku Crash
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore says the team will determine its course of action after Franco Colapinto caused a three-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident eliminated Colapinto, Pierre Gasly, and Lando Norris, earning the Argentine driver a five-place grid penalty for the next round.
26 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Calls for Franco Colapinto Race Ban After Azerbaijan GP Collision
Lando Norris has demanded the FIA hand Franco Colapinto a race ban after a lap 36 restart crash wiped out both Alpines and Norris' McLaren at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto accepted full blame for the Turn 1 lock-up, citing cold brakes and tyres.
27 Aug 2026
Alpine Confirm Franco Colapinto for 2027 Formula 1 Season Alongside Pierre Gasly
Alpine have confirmed that Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season alongside Pierre Gasly. The 23-year-old, who took over the seat six rounds into 2025, currently sits 12th in the 2026 Drivers' Championship standings.
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Lewis Hamilton Strategy Error Costs Ferrari Podium at Singapore GP
Lewis Hamilton dropped from third to sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix after overriding Ferrari pit-wall instructions during a Virtual Safety Car. The decision left him vulnerable to severe tire wear, allowing Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri to overtake him late in the race. Ferrari now prepares for the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
16 Oct 2026
F1 Standings Context Shifts as Max Verstappen Sweeps Singapore
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16 Oct 2026
Laurent Mekies Signs Red Bull Contract Extension Through 2031
Red Bull has signed team principal Laurent Mekies to a five-year contract extension through 2031. The move secures long-term continuity following back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore and solidifies leadership alongside Max Verstappen's deal through 2030.
8 Oct 2026
Singapore GP Sprint Debut: Set-Up Geometry and Risk at Marina Bay
Formula 1 introduces the Sprint format to the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time, compressing setup time to a single 60-minute daylight session before night qualifying. With four teams in contention and George Russell facing a Sunday grid penalty, execution across Marina Bay's 19 corners will hinge on setup precision.
