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A large Franco Colapinto crash has disrupted Alpine’s Pirelli 2026 Formula 1 tyre testing programme at the Hungaroring
A large crash involving Franco Colapinto has disrupted Alpine’s Pirelli 2026 Formula 1 tyre testing at the Hungaroring, following the Hungarian Grand Prix. Alpine, McLaren, and Racing Bulls took part in the initial day of testing, with Alpine and Ferrari continuing into the second day. Unfortunately, Colapinto’s heavy accident during his programme at Turn 11 ended Alpine’s day early. Despite the setback, Colapinto has shown promise and resilience since joining Alpine, needing to build on his recent competitive performances. This incident underlines the importance of safety in Formula 1 testing and racing, with a focus on continuous development and improvement.
