P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Franco Colapinto dropped out of the British Grand Prix after the formation lap, eliminating him from the race before it even got underway.
Franco Colapinto faced challenges at the British Grand Prix in just his sixth race weekend with Alpine. During qualifying, he spun into the barrier, relegating him to the back of the field for the race. Changes made to his car after qualifying pushed him further back, ultimately landing him in the pit lane. Despite having a new power unit, he was unable to start the race due to a driveline issue. Rumors in the paddock suggested that Colapinto burned the clutch for the second time this season, raising doubts about his future with Alpine. Speculation abounded that there would be a different driver in the car for the upcoming race in Belgium.
