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Franco Colapinto Faces 60-Place Grid Penalty Drama at British Grand Prix

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
July 6, 2025
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Franco Colapinto Faces 60-Place Grid Penalty Drama at British Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2025 Alpine's Franco Colapinto during qualifying REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

In a shocking turn of events, the FIA has dropped a bombshell grid penalty ruling on F1 sensation Franco Colapinto ahead of the British Grand Prix, leaving fans and experts alike stunned. The young Alpine star found himself in hot water after a disastrous qualifying session at Silverstone, culminating in a 60-place grid penalty that has sent shockwaves through the racing world.

Colapinto’s woes began during qualifying when he lost control of his car, spinning off the track and crashing into the barriers in Q1, triggering a red flag and ending his session prematurely. As a result of his poor grid position, the Alpine team scrambled to make extensive changes to his car, including a slew of new components such as an internal combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H, MGU-K, energy store, control electronics, and exhaust system.

However, the alterations were made without the necessary approval from the FIA technical delegate during parc ferme conditions, leading to the harsh grid penalty for Colapinto. Each new element added to his car carried a 10-place grid penalty, totaling a staggering 60 places due to the multiple changes made.

According to Article 42.3 d) of the Sporting Regulations, a driver accumulating more than 15 grid position penalties must start from the back of the grid, pushing Colapinto to a pitlane start for the British Grand Prix. This drastic setback comes at a crucial time for the Argentine driver, who has yet to score a point since his return to F1 with Alpine.

Speculations about Colapinto’s future with Alpine have been rife, especially after the team allowed reserve driver Paul Aron to participate in FP1 sessions at Silverstone and the Hungaroring. While there has been no official confirmation of a driver change, the decision to evaluate Aron’s performance hints at possible alternative options being considered by the team.

In the midst of this turmoil, Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has emerged as a potential candidate for Alpine, with his experience and track record making him a solid choice for securing consistent points. As Colapinto faces the daunting task of starting from the pitlane, the pressure mounts for the young driver to prove his worth and secure his spot on the grid.

The British Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable race, with Colapinto’s grid penalty adding a layer of drama and intrigue to an already intense competition. Stay tuned as the F1 world braces for a showdown like no other at Silverstone.

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