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Franco Colapinto’s Team Call for End to Abuse as Esteban Ocon Issues Apology for F1 Clash

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Esteban Ocon admitted fault and apologised to Franco Colapinto after their collision at the Chinese GP, as the stewards opted not to add penalty points to the Frenchman’s licence. The pair collided shortly after Colapinto exited the pit lane in Shanghai, continuing a close fight that had run throughout the race. Ocon attempted an inside move at Turn 2 but struck Colapinto’s car, sending both drivers into a spin. The stewards judged Ocon to be en…
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A tense moment was experienced in round 34 of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of China, when the Argentine driver Franco Colapinto was played by Esteban Ocon after the departure of boxes. The contact provoked a spin of both cars, although the one who took the worst part was the Argentine's single-seat, which suffered damage in the maneuver. Despite the blow, Colapinto was able to continue on track and complete the... Source

The French driver received a penalty of ten seconds after triggering the spin. The post Video: so was Ocon's shock to Colapinto that conditioned his career in the Chinese GP appeared first on The Intransigent.

After their contact at the F1 China Grand Prix 2026, Esteban Ocon apologized to Franco Colapinto in a clash for which he fully accepts responsibility.

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The Frenchman almost made life difficult for the Pilarense when he returned from the pit. He suffered a penalty and the Alpine suffered no damage.

Buenos Aires, 15 March (NA) – The French pilot Esteban Ocon (Haas), who has more enemies than friends in the paddock, crashed the Argentine Franco Colapinto (Alpine) and could have ruined his participation in the Chinese GP. Ocon wanted to overcome the Argentine while leaving boxes in an area without spaces and both ended up making a spin. #AgenciaNA EL CHOQUE DE OCON A COLAPINTO

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diariopanorama.com broke the news in on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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