Alpine Supports Franco Colapinto Following Clarkson's Controversial Remarks

Alpine has expressed its support for driver Franco Colapinto after Jeremy Clarkson made a controversial comment during a live broadcast on Sky Sports F1. Clarkson joked that Colapinto received a grid penalty due to his nationality while discussing the upcoming United States Grand Prix.

The remarks were made as Clarkson participated in the broadcast from the Circuit of the Americas, where he has been a long-time supporter of the Alpine team. He referenced Colapinto's grid penalty in a light-hearted manner, linking it to a past incident during a Top Gear episode in Patagonia.

In response to the comments, Alpine released a statement affirming their backing for Colapinto, emphasizing their awareness of the situation. The driver is facing a 10-place grid penalty for using a fourth new control electronics unit in the current season.