Alpine driver Franco Colapinto crashes during tyre test at Hungaroring

New Delhi: Under-pressure Alpine driver Franco Colapinto suffered a crash during a Pirelli tyre test at the Hungaroring on Wednesday, prompting a brief medical assessment but escaping without serious injury.

The incident occurred on day two of testing as teams continued evaluations of Pirelli’s 2026 tyre prototypes, part of a major regulation overhaul set to reshape Formula 1 next season.

The Argentine racer lost control at Turn 11—a fast 142-mph right-hander with minimal run-off—and was taken to the circuit’s medical centre. Alpine later confirmed that Colapinto had been cleared after the check-up.

“During day two of Pirelli tyre testing at the Hungaroring this morning, Franco Colapinto had an incident at Turn 11,” the team said in a statement. “Franco was assessed on site at the medical centre and is OK.”

The crash comes at a tense time for Colapinto, who joined Alpine on loan from Williams earlier this year. Having replaced Jack Doohan mid-season, the 21-year-old has struggled to settle into the A524, failing to score a single point alongside Pierre Gasly. IANS

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