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Franco Colapinto crashed during the second day of Pirelli tyre testing in Hungary.
Franco Colapinto escaped unharmed from a crash during Pirelli F1 tyre testing at the Hungaroring, where Alpine confirmed he was “OK” after being assessed at the medical center following the incident at Turn 11. The French squad, along with McLaren and Racing Bulls, is participating in Pirelli’s latest two-day tyre test focusing on the 2026 tyre development. Colapinto’s planned program was cut short after the accident at Turn 11 during Wednesday’s session, adding to his recent string of challenges both on and off the track. Colapinto struggled during the Hungarian Grand Prix, failing to score points so far this season amid ongoing speculations about his future in F1. Despite his difficulties, Colapinto remains optimistic about the progress made with the car, citing confidence issues, grip struggles, and setbacks during pitstops as factors contributing to his recent performance struggles.
