Alpine backs Colapinto after Clarkson's nationality joke

Clarkson was Alpine's guest in Austin.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Alpine has publicly backed Franco Colapinto after Jeremy Clarkson joked on live TV that the driver had received a grid p Via @autosport on X

What happened: Clarkson joked during a live TV interview that Colapinto had received a grid penalty “for being Argentinian.” Alpine said the remarks were personal views that did not align with its values of kindness and respect.

Why it matters: The team publicly distanced itself from a guest's remarks while affirming its support for its driver. Colapinto had urged fans to stop online abuse targeting F1 rivals earlier this month.

By the numbers: Colapinto's 10-place grid penalty stems from power-unit component changes.

What to watch: Colapinto is due to race in Sunday's United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.

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@autosport 2026-10-25T09:24:43.772101+00:00

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