Norris apologises for Colapinto comments following Azerbaijan GP crash
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Following a high-profile collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris issued an apology to Alpine driver Franco Colapinto. The incident occurred during a safety car restart on lap 36, when Colapinto locked up his cold tyres into Turn 1 on the slippery street circuit, triggering a pile-up that eliminated both drivers from the race.
In the aftermath of the crash, Norris had initially made stinging remarks demanding a race ban for Colapinto. Norris subsequently walked back those comments by offering a personal apology to the Alpine driver.
Additionally, Alpine team figure Flavio Briatore issued a public apology to Norris and McLaren regarding the collision caused by his driver.
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Sky Sports (GB)General apology for initial stinging post-race comments
Motorsport.com F1 (US) [Colapinto]Apology specifically addressing demands for a race ban
Motorsport.com F1 (US) [Briatore]Flavio Briatore's public apology to Norris and McLaren
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