WATCH: Franco Colapinto's hilarious pit stop mistake goes viral on social media

In a humorous yet memorable moment at a recent race, Franco Colapinto, a rookie driver for Williams, made an error that instantly reminded fans of a similar blunder by Lewis Hamilton back in 2013. Colapinto mistakenly attempted to pull into the Alpine pit box during FP2 of the Singapore Grand Prix, much to the surprise of the Alpine crew. 

Instead of servicing the Williams driver, the Alpine crew quickly waved him away, sending him back to his correct pit stop. This blip is not the first time fans have witnessed such confusion in motorsport. The incident brought back memories of Lewis Hamilton's pit-stop mix-up during the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix, where he mistakenly stopped in his former team's pit box, much to the amusement of the Mercedes garage.

Here is the video:

🤣 ¡Franco Colapinto SE EQUIVOCA DE GARAJE y se para en Alpine!

😅 Recuerdos de Hamilton en Malasia 2013.#F1 #SingaporeGP 🇸🇬pic.twitter.com/NlP0ycxgq4

— Fórmula Directa (@FormulaDirecta) September 20, 2024

For Colapinto, this moment may have been particularly frustrating given the circumstances of his season. The Argentine driver had joined the Williams team earlier this year, stepping in as a replacement for Logan Sargeant. With high hopes for his performance, this mistake will undoubtedly be something he laughs about later, but at the moment, it must have been a heart-stopping realization.

A hilarious yet embarrassing incident for Rookie!

Pit-stop errors like these are rare but not unheard of in motorsport, as drivers are often under immense pressure to act swiftly and precisely during races. It's easy to see how, in the heat of the moment, such an error can occur, especially for a rookie still getting accustomed to the high-octane pace of Formula 1.

Colapinto’s mistake serves as a reminder that even seasoned drivers, like Hamilton, have made similar gaffes in the past. These moments add a touch of humanity to the intense world of motorsport, showing that even the best can have brief lapses in concentration.

In the end, Colapinto was able to continue his race without any major damage, and while the incident might have been embarrassing, it will likely go down as a light-hearted story in his early career. Fans and pundits alike are sure to keep an eye on his progress as he settles into his role with Williams.