Colapinto apologises for Alpine team crash in Azerbaijan GP

Alpine's hopes for a double points finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix were shattered after a late-race collision involving Franco Colapinto, Pierre Gasly, and Lando Norris. Following a Safety Car restart, Colapinto misjudged his braking at Turn 1, colliding with his teammate Gasly and inadvertently taking out Norris as well, leading to all three retirements. Colapinto expressed deep regret for the mistake, acknowledging his loss of control and the significant points loss for the team. Gasly, visibly disappointed by the squandered potential for a strong result, emphasized the need for the team to move forward. The incident proved costly for Alpine, as they missed a chance to close the gap on Racing Bulls in the Constructors' Championship.