27/06/2026 22:24 - Deportes
Franco Colapinto qualified in 16th position for the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix after making a mistake in Q2 that prevented him from improving his time. The Argentine driver for Alpine had achieved a promising 11th place in Q1 with a time of 1m07.894s, but in the second session, he went off track at turn 1 of the Red Bull Ring and had to abort his fast lap.
The 19-year-old driver acknowledged his mistake after the session: "I made a mistake," admitted Colapinto, who couldn't complete a clean lap when conditions were optimal for improvement. The Argentine had expressed frustration during Friday's practice sessions because the five updates introduced to the car, especially the new front wing, didn't work as the team expected.
| Session | Day | Time (ARG) |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | Saturday 27/06 | 11:00 |
| Race | Sunday 28/06 | 10:00 |
Broadcast: Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium
| Driver | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | Pole | - |
| Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 1st Q1/Q2 | 1m06.763s |
| Pierre Gasly (Alpine) | 11th | 1m07.223s |
| Franco Colapinto (Alpine) | 16th | 1m07.894s |
Conditions at the Red Bull Ring were demanding: 33°C ambient temperature and between 52-55°C on the asphalt, which complicated tire management for all teams. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes driver, set the best times of the day with a lap of 1m06.763s.
Colapinto's teammate, Pierre Gasly, managed to qualify in 11th position with a time of 1m07.223s, demonstrating that the Alpine has potential to fight for points if the right setup is found.
Colapinto had expressed disappointment during Friday's practice sessions, finishing 8th in FP1 and 16th in FP2. The team introduced five different updates to the car for this Grand Prix, including a new front wing, but performance didn't improve as expected.
The Austrian Grand Prix is broadcast in Argentina on Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium. The race starts at 10:00 Argentine time on Sunday, June 28, 2025.
The Spielberg circuit, located in Styria, Austria, is known for its fast corners and short track of only 4.318 kilometers, which typically generates races with many overtakes and excitement until the final lap.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
