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F1 today: the stories everyone's talking about — 3 Sept 2026
GP Headlines' round-up and analysis of the biggest Formula 1 storylines making news right now.
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Colapinto's Alpine Extension and the Fallout From His Zandvoort Penalty Meeting
Colapinto's fresh 2027 deal and his direct talks with the FIA president reveal how the young driver is navigating both his career security and recent controvers
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Milei's Push and the FIA's Blessing: Is an Argentine Grand Prix Actually Happening?
Assessing the political and logistical realities behind Argentina's renewed F1 bid amid FIA support for calendar expansion.
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F1 today: the stories everyone's talking about — 27 Aug 2026
GP Headlines' round-up and analysis of the biggest Formula 1 storylines making news right now.
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F1 today: the stories everyone's talking about — 22 Jul 2026
GP Headlines' round-up and analysis of the biggest Formula 1 storylines making news right now.
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Franco Colapinto hands Alpine apology after Max Verstappen fight ↗
Franco Colapinto was running fourth on the Italian Grand Prix restart and cost himself the chance of a better points finish.
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Alpine driver in tears after "wasted" Monza opportunity ↗
Franco Colapinto was left wondering what could have been in Monza
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Franco Colapinto breaks down in tears after 'wasted' opportunity ↗
Franco Colapinto could not hold back the tears in the media pen after the Italian Grand Prix, where a mistake at the restart cost him the chance to fight in…
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Franco Colapinto in tears after a “big mistake” cost him a shot at the front in Italian GP ↗
Franco Colapinto was running at the sharp end of the field in the Italian Grand Prix before a mistake ended his hopes of fighting for a podium, although he…
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Colapinto left in tears after mistake which cost him 11 places at restart | Formula 1 ↗
Franco Colapinto was moved to tears by his mistake at the restart of the Italian Grand Prix, saying he 'threw away a big opportunity'.
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Why Gasly won't be "disappointed’ with P7 from pole for Alpine ↗
Gasly reflects on a standout Monza weekend, while team mate Colapinto recovers from a costly mistake to score points.
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Franco Colapinto highlights F1 'goal' after fresh Alpine deal ↗
Alpine recently confirmed that Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for the 2027 campaign.
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Franco Colapinto reveals talks with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after Dutch GP F1 penalty fallout ↗
Franco Colapinto met with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to discuss the F1 penalty fallout at Zandvoort.
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‘They think we're against the British’ - FIA president wades into F1 stewards debate ↗
The Formula 1 stewards once again found themselves under the spotlight at the Dutch Grand Prix after handing drive-through penalties to Franco Colapinto and…
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"We want to see Franco Colapinto" - Argentinian president pushes for F1 return ↗
Argentina's government is clamouring for a Formula 1 race, but any talk of a return to Buenos Aires is premature at best. Argentinian president Javier Milei…
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Arvid Lindblad critical of "extreme" Zandvoort F1 penalty ↗
Arvid Lindblad and Franco Colapinto both faced sanctions from the Formula 1 stewards at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Alpine confirm Colapinto will remain alongside Gasly in 2027 line-up | Formula 1 ↗
Alpine has confirmed an unchanged driver line-up for 2027 with Franco Colapinto remaining alongside Pierre Gasly.
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Aston Martin given surprise outlook as Alpine make Franco Colapinto decision - RacingNews365 Review ↗
Check out all the biggest stories of the day with the latest edition of the RacingNews365 Review!
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PlanetF1 Breaking · via web
Colapinto confirmed, Hamilton sends Ferrari message, Schumacher livery plan – roundup ↗
Thursday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
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Alpine explain decision to extend Franco Colapinto ↗
Franco Colapinto will remain with the Alpine F1 team for the 2027 season.
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F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal ↗
Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine. The Argentine has officially secured his F1 future with Alpine,…
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Why Colapinto has been rewarded with an Alpine extension ↗
Lawrence Barretto assesses the reasons behind Alpine's decision to retain Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season alongside Pierre Gasly.
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Alpine confirm Colapinto contract extension for 2027 ↗
Alpine will retain their current line-up of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season.
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Alpine F1 confirm driver lineup for 2027 after Fernando Alonso rumours ↗
Flavio Briatore has made a huge decision at Alpine, with the team confirming that Franco Colapinto is set to remain a part of their driver lineup for 2027.
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Franco Colapinto retains Alpine F1 seat with new deal ↗
Franco Colapinto will remain with the Alpine F1 team for the 2027 season.
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Alpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal ↗
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old…
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Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027 ↗
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old…
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Franco Colapinto retained by Alpine for 2027 alongside Pierre Gasly ↗
Franco Colapinto has been re-signed for 2027 at Alpine...
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Gasly hails Alpine progress as Colapinto rues ‘harsh’ penalty ↗
Pierre Gasly added points to Alpine's tally in an upgraded A526 at the Dutch Grand Prix, but it proved to be a tougher day for team mate Franco Colapinto.
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FIA condemns 'targeted abuse' of F1 stewards after Colapinto penalty ↗
The FIA has reacted after Formula 1 stewards were the targets of abuse.
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FIA condemns online abuse at F1 stewards following Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty ↗
Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise…
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FIA exploring legal options over abuse against F1 stewards following Franco Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty ↗
Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its F1 race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise…
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PlanetF1 Race Reports · via web
FIA releases statement after stewards targeted by abuse over Colapinto penalty ↗
The FIA has issued a statement condemning abuse targeting its officials, following incidents after the Dutch Grand Prix...
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Social Media: FIA defends stewards after Colapinto fans’ abuse | Formula 1 ↗
FIA defends stewards after Colapinto fans' abuse over penalties
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FIA release statement after Franco Colapinto sponsor 'killing integrity' claims ↗
The FIA has issued a formal response to the claims made by Franco Colapinto's key sponsor following the Dutch Grand Prix.
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“Killing the integrity of F1” - Franco Colapinto sponsor blasts FIA stewards after double Dutch GP penalty ↗
Two penalties for Franco Colapinto prompted fury from the Alpine F1 driver's main sponsor.
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Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties ↗
Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start of the…
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Colapinto claims penalty for overtaking under yellow flags was “very harsh” | Formula 1 ↗
Franco Colapinto, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad all received penalty points for overtaking or failing to slow for yellow flags.
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Motorsport.com Breaking · via web
Franco Colapinto reveals details of Milan car robbery during F1 summer break ↗
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the…
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"We need to put a limit on it" – Franco Colapinto opens up about online abuse in F1 ↗
Formula 1 has grown significantly in recent years, not least on social media. While that is essentially a positive development, one downside has been the…
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What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine? ↗
According to Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Alpine was overtaken by Racing Bulls in the final weeks before Formula 1's summer break. Both drivers say it is…
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