Franco Colapinto News
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Franco Colapinto ARG | 27 |
Lando Norris has explained why he felt compelled to add a public apology to the private one he offered Franco Colapinto after strongly criticising the Alpine driver for causing a collision that took the Brit out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris said he apologised to Franco Colapinto for the stinging comments he made after the Alpine driver caused a crash that took both of them out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Alpine have condemned the online abuse and hate aimed at drivers and others in Formula 1 since the incident in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that saw Franco Colapinto cause a three-car collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris.
Lando Norris said Franco Colapinto should receive a race ban for the collision that wiped him and Pierre Gasly out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Alpine have confirmed they will retain Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
As the 2026 Formula 1 season pauses after the first three rounds, Sky Sports F1 rates the performances of the drivers so far.
Alpine chief Flavio Briatore said he believes the team will be "competitive" this season as their 2026 Formula 1 challenger was revealed on Friday.
Franco Colapinto will keep his Alpine seat for the 2026 Formula 1 season, the team have confirmed.
Jack Doohan has asked Formula 1 fans to "stop harassing" his family, while his Alpine team have issued a statement condemning "online abuse".
Alpine have signed Franco Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year deal that will see the Argentine start as the team's reserve driver in 2025.
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
Find out the full schedule for F1 in 2026, who drives for who and how to watch it all live on Sky Sports
Don't miss out on a minute of race action and the best analysis from Martin Brundle, Nico Rosberg and more with Sky Sports.
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Latest F1 news & video on your mobile
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
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