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Alpine teammates collide at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Original: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: The Alpine collision that knocked out Colapinto and Gasly

Alpine drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly were both knocked out of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a collision between the two cars. Teammate contact is among the most damaging incidents a Formula 1 team can suffer, costing points and raising questions about team orders and driver management. The incident is being widely discussed by motorsport fans as the Baku race unfolds.

Why now: Two teammates from the same team taking each other out of a race is a dramatic and costly incident that draws immediate attention.

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