Colapinto Crashes in Hungarian GP Practice, Remains Focused Amidst Rumors

Franco Colapinto faced a challenging practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix after his Alpine car's rear end snapped, sending him into the barriers. The incident occurred as Colapinto was attempting to improve his times, but the loss of grip and control of the rear axle led to the crash. The A526 sustained damage to its rear wing and protective structure for the rear axle and gearbox. This mishap significantly reduced Colapinto's track time, completing only 11 laps compared to his rivals. Despite the setback, the Argentine driver is not despairing, recalling strong performances after previous difficulties, such as missing practice before a sprint race in Montreal and finishing sixth. Colapinto's immediate focus is on extracting the best performance from the car in the upcoming races. Meanwhile, rumors surrounding driver movements, including Fernando Alonso's potential move to Alpine, persist. However, Alonso has firmly stated he has a contract and is not leaving his current team, which indirectly provides some stability for Colapinto's situation within Alpine.

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Tengo un contrato, no me voy.