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Franco Colapinto is driving today for Alpine in the second day of a Pirelli tyre test – held at the Hungaroring.
Alpine confirmed that Franco Colapinto crashed on the second day of a Pirelli tyre test at the Hungaroring, following the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Colapinto crashed at the high-speed Turn 11 right-hand corner, as announced by the Enstone-based outfit on its social platforms.
Despite the accident, Colapinto was deemed okay after visiting the circuit medical centre for assessment.
The statement from Alpine mentioned the incident during the Pirelli Tyre Testing and confirmed Colapinto’s well-being.
Colapinto, who struggled since replacing Jack Doohan, out-qualified Gasly in Hungary and finished ahead of him in the race.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has been the sole points scorer for the team this season, putting them at the bottom of the constructors’ standings.
Colapinto’s recent performance in Hungary showed a small improvement for the young driver.
