Italian GP 2026: Colapinto upset after Monza error

Motorsport.com and RaceFans reported Franco Colapinto was left upset by a Monza restart mistake, though he still recovered to ninth for Alpine.

Motorsport.com and RaceFans reported that Franco Colapinto was left upset after a mistake at the restart of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix hurt his run near the front. Motorsport.com reported that the Alpine driver started seventh, gained a place at the start and later lost a chance to fight for the podium, while RaceFans reported he said he had thrown away a big opportunity.

The incident remains reported rather than officially confirmed in the supplied material, but both outlets described it as the key moment in his race. Motorsport.com reported that Colapinto recovered to finish ninth and score points for Alpine despite the setback.

That result added to the Argentine's 2026 tally, with Colapinto 12th in the drivers' championship on 19 points. Born on 27 May 2003, he has entered 36 Formula One races and his best finish remains sixth.