Franco Colapinto Involved in Tyre Testing Incident at Hungaroring; Alpine Issues Statement
Alpine reserve driver Franco Colapinto experienced an on-track incident during a Pirelli tyre testing session at the Hungaroring in Hungary. The test, part of Pirelli’s ongoing development program, was briefly disrupted as officials responded to the situation. While no injuries were reported, Alpine and Pirelli have begun a thorough analysis to determine the cause of the incident and assess any technical repercussions.
The Argentine driver, who is working closely with Alpine as part of his F1 development, was pushing the car under controlled conditions to evaluate prototype tyres for future seasons. Although testing accidents are not uncommon, the event has raised questions about tyre performance and vehicle behavior under evolving test conditions.
In a separate event, the Haas F1 Team kicked off a public testing session at Japan’s Fuji Speedway, running a previous-generation car in front of spectators. The demonstration served both promotional and technical purposes, offering fans a rare glimpse into the team’s engineering process while gathering additional data from the legacy vehicle.
These developments highlight the continuous behind-the-scenes efforts teams invest between Grand Prix weekends. From technical refinement to public engagement, the F1 calendar remains active even off-track, with teams balancing performance analysis and brand visibility.
As the week progresses, further updates are expected from Alpine and Pirelli regarding Colapinto’s incident. Meanwhile, teams across the grid continue their preparations as the Formula 1 season resumes its relentless march toward the next competitive showdown.
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