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Colapinto's Lightning Reflexes Avert Horror Crash with Lawson at AusGP Start

Colapinto (in pink) just about avoided Lawson (left in front) at the start of the Australian GP (Screengrab from F1 TV)

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News18•08-03-2026, 17:56

Colapinto's Lightning Reflexes Avert Horror Crash with Lawson at AusGP Start

•Franco Colapinto narrowly avoided a massive crash with Liam Lawson at the start of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
•Lawson's VCARB car failed to launch, prompting Colapinto's lightning-fast reactions to swerve away.
•The Alpine driver brushed the pit wall but remarkably continued, finishing 14th behind Lawson.
•Colapinto admitted extreme luck, highlighting the dangers of new regulations and the 'sketchy' incident.
•The race also saw Oscar Piastri's crash and Nico Hulkenberg's failure to start, indicating widespread chaos.

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