The incident occurred on day two of testing as teams continued evaluations of Pirelli\u2019s 2026 tyre prototypes, part of a major regulation overhaul set to reshape Formula 1 next season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Argentine racer lost control at Turn 11\u2014a fast 142-mph right-hander with minimal run-off\u2014and was taken to the circuit\u2019s medical centre. Alpine later confirmed that Colapinto had been cleared after the check-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDuring day two of Pirelli tyre testing at the Hungaroring this morning, Franco Colapinto had an incident at Turn 11,\u201d the team said in a statement. \u201cFranco was assessed on site at the medical centre and is OK.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The crash comes at a tense time for Colapinto, who joined Alpine on loan from Williams earlier this year. Having replaced Jack Doohan mid-season, the 21-year-old has struggled to settle into the A524, failing to score a single point alongside Pierre Gasly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His underwhelming performances have triggered speculation over his future, with potential replacements including reserve drivers Doohan and Paul Aron, as well as Mercedes backup Valtteri Bottas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ironically, Colapinto's off-track drama followed what had been his strongest weekend in Alpine colours. At the Hungarian Grand Prix just days earlier, he outqualified and finished ahead of Gasly\u2014his first major success of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Turn 11, where the crash occurred, has long been regarded as one of the more unforgiving corners on the calendar, with its high-speed nature and limited run-off. Alpine has not disclosed specific details about the nature of the accident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ironically, Colapinto's off-track drama followed what had been his strongest weekend in Alpine colours. At the Hungarian Grand Prix just days earlier, he outqualified and finished ahead of Gasly\u2014his first major success of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two-day Pirelli test at the Hungaroring is focused on trialing narrower 2026-spec tyres, aimed at improving mechanical grip and tyre wear under the revamped technical regulations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n