Norris criticises Colapinto after Baku restart collision
Lando Norris questioned whether some drivers belong in Formula 1 after a Baku restart collision that ended his race and those of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly.
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Lando Norris criticised Franco Colapinto after a collision at the first safety-car restart of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. RacingNews365 reports that Colapinto locked up and struck both his Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly and Norris. All three retired. [1]
After the race, Norris said: “So just some drivers that shouldn't be in Formula 1, to be honest.” The remark followed the collision, although Norris did not name Colapinto in that sentence. RacingNews365 also reports that Norris argued Colapinto deserved a one-race ban. [1]
Norris acknowledged making a mistake of his own during a difficult race. He said he had struggled for speed on the straights before being taken out in the restart collision. [1]
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