Colapinto Crashes in 2026 Tyre Test at Hungaroring

Franco Colapinto crashed Alpine's A525 Formula 1 car at the Hungaroring during Pirelli's 2026 tyre testing at Turn 11 but was uninjured and cleared by medical staff. The incident disrupted Alpine's tyre development programme and added to Colapinto's difficult season, in which he has yet to score points and has struggled with confidence and car handling. Teammate Pierre Gasly has secured all of Alpine's 20 points, leaving the team at the bottom of the constructors' standings. Colapinto remains under pressure with a race-by-race contract amid speculation about potential driver changes before season's end. The test involved Alpine, McLaren, Ferrari, and Racing Bulls, who are evaluating new 2026 tyre compounds. Alpine and Pirelli continue with further tyre development tests planned before the 2026 season.