Lando Norris, the reigning Formula One world champion, has demanded that Alpine driver Franco Colapinto be banned after the Argentine caused a crash during the restart of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The incident occurred at the start of the race’s second phase, when the field was re‑lined following a safety‑car period. Colapinto’s move is said to have triggered a pile‑up that sent several cars into the gravel and forced the race to be halted again.
In a statement released after the event, Norris said that Colapinto’s actions were “unacceptable” and that the driver should face a ban for the severity of the accident.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on the Baku City Circuit, is a key fixture on the Formula One calendar and has seen a number of high‑profile incidents in recent years.
Colapinto, who races for the Alpine‑Ferrari team, remains a young talent on the grid, but the incident has raised questions about safety and conduct during race restarts.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
