Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Alpine's Colapinto Uninjured After Hungarian Tyre Test Crash
Franco Colapinto, a Formula 1 driver for Alpine, crashed during a tire test in Hungary.
He was driving very fast at a turn when the crash happened, but he was checked by doctors and is okay.
This test was to try out new tires for future races.
Other teams, such as Ferrari and McLaren, were also testing.
Colapinto replaced another driver for the test and has not performed well in races recently.
Franco Colapinto crashed during a Pirelli tyre test in Hungary.
The crash happened at Turn 11 of the Hungaroring track.
Colapinto was uninjured and assessed at the medical center.
The test was part of preparations for future tyre developments.
Alpine, Ferrari, McLaren, and Racing Bulls participated in the test.
- Who
- Franco Colapinto, an Alpine driver.
- What
- Franco Colapinto crashed during a Pirelli tyre test.
- When
- During a Wednesday test.
- Where
- At the Hungaroring in Hungary.
- Why
- As part of Pirelli's preparations for future tyre developments.
- Driver
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- Alpine
- Location
- Hungaroring, Hungary
- Event
- Pirelli Tyre Test
- Crash Location
- Turn 11
- Other Teams
- Ferrari, McLaren, Racing Bulls
