Franco Colapinto's first major mistake of the Formula 1 season came at the worst possible time: why it could be a turning point for Alpine

During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Alpine experienced a double retirement following an on-track accident involving Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. The collision, in which Colapinto struck Gasly's car, resulted in the loss of significant championship points for the Alpine team.

In the aftermath of the incident, Gasly gave a notably cold response during a media interview. Additionally, regulatory action was taken following the race, resulting in a penalty that Franco Colapinto must serve at the upcoming Formula 1 event.