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Franco Colapinto in tears after a “big mistake” cost him a shot at the front in Italian GP

Franco Colapinto was running at the sharp end of the field in the Italian Grand Prix before a mistake ended his hopes of fighting for a podium, although he recovered to finish ninth and salvage points for Alpine. The Alpine driver started seventh and gained a place at the start a

Motorsport.com
September 6, 2026
Franco Colapinto in tears after a “big mistake” cost him a shot at the front in Italian GP

Franco Colapinto was running at the sharp end of the field in the Italian Grand Prix before a mistake ended his hopes of fighting for a podium, although he recovered to finish ninth and salvage points for Alpine. The Alpine driver started seventh and gained a place at the start after an incident involving Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton sent the latter tumbling down the order. Colapinto ...Keep reading

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