Formula 1 does not cease to surprise us, and the 2025 Austria Grand Prix has been the scene of a new chapter full of emotions and controversies. In the center of the storm is the young Argentine pilot Franco Colapinto, who has received a sanction that has generated a stir, while the Australian Oscar Piastri was not far behind when expressing his frustration with a statement that has lit social networks. This drama on the track has captured the attention of fans, and here we tell you all the details of this episode that promises to continue giving.
In the Red Bull Ring circuit, Colapinto, in command of his Alpine, starred in an incident with McLaren Piastri that marked the race. During an intense battle for the position in curves 3 and 4, the Argentine, in his eagerness to defend his place, ended up taking the Australian from the track. The maneuver did not go unnoticed by the commissioners of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), who, after reviewing the incident, decided to impose a penalty of five seconds and one point in their superlicancia. This punishment joined the final time of the pilot, who finished the race in position 15, on a complicated day for Alpine, which failed to find the necessary rhythm to highlight in Spielberg.
The radio dialogue between Colapinto and his track engineer, Barlow, revealed the frustration of the Argentine. “I couldn’t see it, I was at my blind spot,” the pilot explained, trying to justify the maneuver. However, the commissioners considered that Colapinto did not yield the necessary space to Piastri, who came in a quick lap after leaving boxes. The sanction not only affected the result of the race, but also added a new penalty point to the Argentine’s superícence, which already accumulates three in the last twelve months. With this panorama, the 22 -year -old must be cautious, since an accumulation of points could complicate his future in the category.
For his part, Oscar Piastri did not hide his anger after the incident. Through the radio of his team, the Australian, known for his quiet temperament, left a phrase that resonated in the paddock: “Alpine continues to find ways of fucking me years later.” This statement, loaded with sarcasm, refers to its past with the French team, which in 2022 announced its rise to formula 1 without its consent, which triggered its controversial exit towards McLaren. Piastri’s frustration did not end with Colapinto, since he also had one rubbing with the other Alpine pilot, Pierre Gasly, who blocked him in curve 1, affecting his rhythm in the race. Despite these setbacks, Piastri achieved a second place, consolidating his leadership in the championship.
The Austria Grand Prix was also marked by other incidents that added more spicy to the day. Yuki Tsunoda, from Racing Bulls, received a penalty of ten seconds for a touch with collapth, which caused a spin of the Argentine. Despite this incident, Colapinto showed his resilience to stay in the race, demonstrating once again his ability to face adversities. The victory, however, was for Lando Norris, who led a dominant 1-2 for McLaren, making it clear that the British team is at its best.
This episode has not only put Collapint in the center of the looks, but has also fueled the debate on the decisions of the commissioners in Formula 1. The passion of Argentine fans, who have followed every step of the young pilot, has been felt on social networks, where the sanction has generated divided opinions. Meanwhile, the piastri reaction has added a touch of personal drama that fans have not overlooked, turning this incident into a hot topic to share and discuss.
With the Grand Britain prize around the corner, all eyes will be placed in Colapinto to see how it responds to this controversy and in Piastri to verify if its rivalry with Alpine continues to climb. Formula 1, once again, shows us that it is not only about speed, but also of emotions, strategies and moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats. What surprises will the next race hold us? The track has the last word.
