Norris calls for Colapinto ban after Azerbaijan GP crash
Lando Norris said Franco Colapinto should receive a race ban after a restart crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ended Norris' race. The incident also involved Pierre Gasly and prompted Norris to say some drivers should not be in Formula 1.
Lando Norris retired from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a crash involving Alpine drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. Multiple reports said the incident happened on a restart in Baku, with Norris having been on course for points before being eliminated.
According to reports, the collision occurred on lap 36 at Turn 1 when Colapinto locked up on cold front tyres and hit team-mate Gasly, with Norris then collected in the incident. The crash forced Norris and Gasly out of the race.
Afterwards, Norris strongly criticised Colapinto and said he believed the Alpine driver should receive at least a one-race ban. Norris also said that some drivers should not be in Formula 1.
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