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Franco Colapinto in tears after a “big mistake” cost him a shot at the front in Italian GP

The Argentine had risen to third at the second start of the Italian Grand Prix before a mistake sent him off track and dropped him down the order

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F1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race

Kimi Antonelli defeats George Russell after a breathless comeback race in Monza to win the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

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F1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational home win from 19th at Monza

Antonelli defeats George Russell after a breathless comeback race in Monza to win the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

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F1 Italian GP: Russell fastest from Hamilton and Verstappen in final practice

George Russell heads into F1 Italian GP qualifying as the favourite, as Mercedes stays clear of the competition in Monza

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F1 Italian GP: George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in FP3

Russell heads into Formula 1 qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix as the favourite as Mercedes stays clear of the competition in Monza

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‘They think we're against the British’ - FIA president wades into F1 stewards debate

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem addressed the scrutiny surrounding F1’s stewards after Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad were penalised at Zandvoort

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"We want to see Franco Colapinto" - Argentinian president pushes for F1 return

Argentina's president Javier Milei met with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in Buenos Aires as the pair discusses a possible return of Formula 1 to the country

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F1 driver contracts: How long is each driver tied down for?

Here is how long each F1 driver contract currently is and when it is due to expire

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F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal

Franco Colapinto has secured a contract extension with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, prompting largely positive reactions from fans

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Franco Colapinto signs new Alpine deal as 2027 F1 grid takes shape

The Argentine driver has impressed in his second season at Alpine and will continue to partner Pierre Gasly next year

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Alpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal

Franco Colapinto has secured a contract extension with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, returning as Pierre Gasly's team-mate for a third year

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Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027

Franco Colapinto has secured a contract extension with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, returning as Pierre Gasly's team-mate for a third year

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FIA condemns online abuse at F1 stewards following Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty

Both Formula 1's governing body the FIA and the Alpine team have been the target of online vitriol following Colapinto's contested penalty in the Dutch Grand Prix

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FIA exploring legal options over abuse against F1 stewards following Franco Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty

Both Formula 1's governing body the FIA and the Alpine team have been the target of online vitriol following Colapinto's contested penalty in the Dutch Grand Prix

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Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

Franco Colapinto was handed two penalties during the Dutch Grand Prix, prompting a strong reaction from both the Argentine driver and a senior Mercado Libre executive, whose company is his main sponsor in Formula 1

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Franco Colapinto reveals details of Milan car robbery during F1 summer break

Franco Colapinto has revealed how thieves stole his clothes, passport and personal belongings from his car in Milan during the F1 summer break

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How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Verstappen's Red Bull new deal

Next year's grid is starting to fall into place - but who's driving where?

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How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Max Verstappen's Red Bull renewal

Next year's grid is starting to fall into place - but who's driving where?

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How F1 drivers spent the 2026 summer beak

Formula 1 drivers made the most of the summer break with holidays, family time, celebrations, training and plenty of time on the water

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F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

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Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

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"We need to put a limit on it" – Franco Colapinto opens up about online abuse in F1

The Argentine says fans need to be aware of the impact their words can have. He adds that, in his view, F1 drivers can also do more to combat online abuse

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What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?

The Argentine says he inexplicably lost pace when Alpine switched to two chassis after winter testing. Colapinto’s form has improved since the Miami Grand Prix, the first F1 race after the April break

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F1 2026 mid-season grades: Alpine makes great strides but struggles to maintain momentum

Motorsport.com grades all 11 teams after the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Next in line is Alpine, which initially took charge of the midfield before the going got tougher

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"Everyone was happy except him" – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote

Colapinto admits Alpine’s executive advisor can be harsh at times, but believes the Italian's ruthless approach is ultimately what the team needs to succeed in F1

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