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Franco Colapinto Alpine misery continues after causing Silverstone red flag
During qualifying for the British Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto caused a red flag incident at the Silverstone Circuit, narrowly avoiding crashing his Alpine at the final corner. Despite getting back on track, he had to stop at the pit exit due to concerns about the car’s safety. With 6:49 left in Q1, the red flag was triggered, resulting in a tense moment for the driver and his team. Colapinto admitted over the radio that he lost control of the car, apologizing for the mishap, while Flavio Briatore, the team’s overseer, appeared visibly disappointed. The young 22-year-old is facing mounting pressure at Team Enstone, having yet to score any points this season and struggling to meet the expectations set by the management. If Colapinto fails to improve, there are rumors that Valtteri Bottas might replace him, adding even more uncertainty to his future at the team.
