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F1 Star Slapped with Speeding Fine at Imola Grand Prix Drama

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 18, 2025
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F1 Star Slapped with Speeding Fine at Imola Grand Prix Drama

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 17, 2025 Alpine's Franco Colapinto during practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Formula 1 mayhem ensues as a star driver faces consequences for his need for speed just before the Imola Grand Prix. The racing world was left stunned as Franco Colapinto’s return to the paddock turned into a nightmare of fines and setbacks, overshadowing what was supposed to be a triumphant weekend for the Argentine driver.

The drama unfolded when Colapinto was caught speeding in the pit lane during FP3, violating the sporting regulations by surpassing the 80 km/h limit set for the Imola GP with a speed of 85.1 km/h. The FIA swiftly imposed a €600 fine on Colapinto, but the repercussions didn’t end there for the young driver.

Qualifying brought further turmoil for Colapinto as he was penalized with a one-place grid drop for leaving the garage prematurely. His misfortunes peaked when a crash in Q1 not only ended his qualifying session prematurely but also dashed his hopes of improving his starting position for the Grand Prix. Despite showing promise with a fast enough time to advance to Q2, Colapinto’s dreams were crushed as his car lay in ruins, leaving him unable to continue competing in the qualifying rounds.

As a result of these incidents, Colapinto will have to start the Imola Grand Prix from P16, a far cry from the performance expected from him by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore. The racing community is left buzzing with anticipation and curiosity about how Colapinto will navigate his way through the challenges that have marred his return to the track.

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