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Norris calls for Colapinto ban after Azerbaijan GP restart crash

Lando Norris said Franco Colapinto should be banned after the Alpine driver caused an accident at a restart in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Max Verstappen defended Colapinto, saying calls for a race ban were harsh.

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September 26, 2026
Norris calls for Colapinto ban after Azerbaijan GP restart crash

Lando Norris said Franco Colapinto should be banned following an accident at a restart during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident involved Alpine driver Colapinto.

The reaction prompted differing views in the paddock. Max Verstappen defended Colapinto and said demands for a race ban were harsh.

The story centres on the fallout from the restart crash, with Norris arguing for stronger punishment and Verstappen pushing back against that position.

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