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Under pressure F1 star sparks red flag at British GP after HUGE crash
During qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, F1 driver Franco Colapinto crashed, causing a red flag situation.
Colapinto lost control of his Alpine car at the exit of Stowe corner, hitting the kerb and spinning into the gravel trap.
Despite trying to continue, the car was too damaged to make it back to the pits, resulting in a delay in the qualifying session.
The incident raised questions about Colapinto’s future as an Alpine driver, with team advisor Flavio Briatore looking concerned.
Colapinto attributed the crash to losing rear grip and possibly hitting a bump on the track.
Further updates on the situation are expected as the story develops.
