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Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto: Performance and conduct

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Pierre Gasly performance and Franco Colapinto: Performance and conduct issues in Spain

During the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Alpine driver Pierre Gasly experienced a significant performance decline. During qualifying, Gasly reported decline, qualifying 14th due to a sudden loss of grip and balance, describing the session as “a carnage” where he struggled with constant sliding and wheelspin, resulting in a 14th-place qualifying position. grip. Following the race, where Gasly finished 12th, a 12th-place race finish, the situation evolved escalated into a matter of personal safety and conduct. after Gasly condemned faced “disturbing” online abuse and threats directed at him and his family, including his girlfriend, following family and partner. This backlash followed an on-track incident in which he where Gasly inadvertently slowed teammate Franco Colapinto. The tension arose when Gasly stayed out on hard tires longer than Colapinto, who was attempting to defend against McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. While Colapinto secured seventh place, the incident triggered during a wave of hostility from fans on social media. Speaking ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Gasly stated that while he is used to public scrutiny, the extent of the attacks defensive maneuver against his personal circle is “completely inappropriate.” Colapinto expressed support for his teammate, emphasizing that they remain professional colleagues working toward the same goal of improving the Alpine team. Colapinto further noted that the team is reviewing the incident internally to prevent future occurrences and urged fans to channel their passion positively, observing that online hate is not limited to his own fanbase. Oscar Piastri. In response to response, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem condemned the digital backlash, behavior, stating “abuse has no place” in motorsport. Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore issued a warning to warned that continued harassment, particularly from Argentine supporters, urging them could lead to support media restrictions for Colapinto with “sportsmanship and respect.” Briatore cautioned that if the harassment continues, Alpine may restrict limited interviews with Argentine media and Colapinto might eventually stop communicating with media. Tensions between the public. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also condemned teammates intensified during the online hate, asserting that “abuse has no place” Azerbaijan Grand Prix in motorsport Baku. A collision occurred when Colapinto attempted an inside maneuver, resulting in locked tires and calling for collective responsibility forcing both Alpine cars out of the race. The double retirement was a significant blow to ensure Alpine’s constructors' championship ambitions. While Colapinto offered apologies for the maneuver, Gasly emphasized that “mutual respect” is the essential condition for maintaining a respectful environment. functional professional relationship moving forward.

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  1. 2026-09-29 17:22 UTC Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto: Performance and conduct
  2. 2026-09-24 04:14 UTC Pierre Gasly performance and conduct issues in Spain
  3. 2026-09-23 22:07 UTC Pierre Gasly performance and conduct issues in Spain
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  5. 2026-09-23 14:42 UTC Pierre Gasly performance and conduct issues in Spain
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