14/06/2026 09:13 - Deportes
Auto de Fórmula 1 Alpine A526 azul y rojo en el circuito de Barcelona-Catalunya con piloto argentino manejando, tribunas llenas de fanáticos con banderas argentinas, día soleado con asfalto brillante
Franco Colapinto, the 21-year-old Argentine driver for Alpine, will start from 13th position at the Spanish Grand Prix after navigating a difficult qualifying session. This marks the seventh round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship at the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Colapinto clocked a time of 1:16.191, beating his French teammate Pierre Gasly by 0.070 seconds. Gasly will start 14th.
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:14.679 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:14.743 |
| 3 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:14.998 |
| 13 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:16.191 |
| 14 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:16.261 |
After qualifying, Colapinto spoke candidly about his struggles with the Alpine A526. The young driver revealed: "I almost lost control of the car three times. I barely have control over what the car is doing. It's not doing what I want. I can't feel comfortable with the car; it's very inconsistent, very unpredictable."
In a striking comparison, Colapinto noted that the car's pace felt slower than Formula 2 cars, a junior racing series: "Slower than F2 cars, maybe even Nico (Varrone) was faster... With the F2 I would have probably done better, a disaster." Despite these challenges, Colapinto managed to outqualify his experienced teammate and finished just 0.423 seconds behind Nico Hulkenberg (Audi), who secured the final Q3 spot.
According to Pirelli, F1's official tire supplier, the optimal strategy for Barcelona involves a two-stop race: starting on medium tires, then switching to hard compounds for two stints. Ideal pit stop windows fall between laps 15-21 for the first stop, and laps 38-44 for the second.
High tire degradation could transform this race into a complex strategic challenge. Medium tires can lose up to three seconds per lap by the end of their life, making the undercut strategy (pitting earlier than rivals to gain track position) particularly attractive.
With track temperatures potentially reaching 54°C (129°F) and wind gusts up to 40 km/h, managing rear tire wear will be decisive for all teams.
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) will start from the pitlane following replacements to his car's Energy Store (ES) and MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit - Kinetic) components. The Spanish driver, a hometown favorite who has won twice at Barcelona (2006 with Renault and 2013 with Ferrari), was already set to start from the back after a difficult qualifying session.
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Argentina Time: 10:00 (UTC-3) | European Time: 15:00 CET | UK Time: 14:00 BST
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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