P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Franco Colapinto suffered his first session-ending contact with the barriers in F1 following a mistake during FP1 in Baku.
Franco Colapinto has admitted that his collision with the wall during practice in Azerbaijan was a rookie mistake, leading to his early exit from the session. Despite the setback, he was able to rejoin the track for FP2 and finished the session in 14th place. Colapinto described the crash as a new experience for him, attributing it to his unfamiliarity with the track. He praised the efforts of his mechanics for getting his car ready for the second session, highlighting their hard work and dedication. This incident occurred during only Colapinto’s second race weekend, as he stepped in to replace Logan Sargeant at Williams. Colapinto acknowledged that the mistake in Baku was less severe than his previous error at Monza, but its impact was greater due to the narrow confines of the circuit.
