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Pirelli F1 chief Mario Isola has provided a statement in the wake of Alpine star Franco Colapinto’s crash during a tyre test this week, insisting that the…
Pirelli F1 chief Mario Isola addressed the Alpine star Franco Colapinto’s recent crash during a tyre test, clarifying that it was not due to the company’s tyres. Colapinto, participating in a test after the Hungarian Grand Prix, was involved in a high-speed crash on day two, causing disruption in the session. The 22-year-old received immediate medical attention, and his team later confirmed his well-being on social media. Isola stated on Pirelli’s official website that despite the setback, the test days were valuable for developing compounds for the 2026 season. Colapinto, struggling in his F1 journey, faces uncertainties regarding his future in the sport amid a competitive field of potential drivers like Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
