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F1·RECAP·September 8, 2026 06:11 AM ET

Colapinto recovers to ninth after Lesmo 1 off

Verstappen finished third, 32.635 seconds up the road.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read
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What happened: Colapinto started seventh and was tracking Verstappen when a snap sent him deep into the gravel at Turn 6. He avoided the wall and continued to the flag.

Why it matters: The excursion ended Colapinto's challenge near the front. His recovery still earned two championship points for Alpine.

By the numbers: Colapinto finished 47.353 seconds behind winner Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen crossed 14.718 seconds back, leaving 32.635 seconds between the pair.

What to watch: Alpine will look to convert its qualifying pace into a cleaner result at the next round.

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