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5d ago

Transmission Fault Strands Colapinto at Silverstone, Alpine Eyeing Bottas

Stranded by a transmission failure that ended his British Grand Prix before the start, Colapinto faces an uncertain return at Spa-Francorchamps.

Franco Colapinto, en el box de Alpine, tras la frustración de no poder largar en el Gran Premio de Gran Bretaña. (@AlpineF1Team)
El argentino iba a largar desde boxes, pero sufrió un desperfecto en su Alpine y no pudo hacerlo
Fin de semana olvidable para Franco Colapinto
Norris ganó en una carrera que tuvo de todo (Foto: AP).

Overview

  • Alpine swapped multiple power unit components after Colapinto’s Q1 spin, relegating him to a pit-lane start at Silverstone.
  • A transmission breakdown during the formation lap forced his immediate retirement without taking the race start.
  • Team principal Flavio Briatore publicly blamed a transmission fault for the premature exit and voiced his frustration.
  • Alpine’s official social channels lamented the DNF and vowed to come back stronger as Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas is discussed as a possible replacement.
  • Colapinto remains without points after six races with Alpine and his spot for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa is not yet guaranteed.