Franco Colapinto and a spinning top at the start of Mexico

ByDavid Mitchell
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The Argentine was squeezed by Lance Stroll and lost control of his Alpine in the first meters.

Difficult start for Franco Colapinto in the Mexico City GP, 20th round of Formula 1. The Alpine driver started from last place and He spun before reaching the second turn.

The Argentine pilot arrived at the variant just behind Lance Stroll, in the middle of the large pile of cars in a major braking zone. Colapinto was squeezed by the Canadian, he had to go through the dirty part and even touched the grass. Result: he went into a spin.

Colapinto did not suffer a touch or damage to his A525 and resumed driving, although separated from those in front due to the lost time. “Come on, you’re okay,” they told him over the radio.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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