Argentine driver Franco Colapinto finished 12th in the Sprint race of the British Grand Prix after starting 14th and briefly reaching 9th place. Driving the Alpine A526, he showed remarkable improvements in energy management. The main qualifying session takes place this Saturday, followed by the final race on Sunday.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto showcased his immense talent by gaining five positions at the start of the British GP Sprint race. With a brilliant initial maneuver in his Alpine, he climbed to 9th before finishing 12th. He now prepares for the main Qualifying session.
Franco Colapinto, Argentina's rising star in Formula 1, faces the British Grand Prix with cautious optimism. Driving for Alpine, the young talent tackles the demanding energy management at Silverstone, hopeful after intensive factory work to boost the A526's performance.
Franco Colapinto endured a weekend to forget at the Austrian F1 Grand Prix. A power failure at the start relegated him to the back of the pack, and he could never recover his rhythm. Alpine's director, Steve Nielsen, admitted they must correct this quickly to prevent it from becoming a trend.
Franco Colapinto couldn't improve his time in the second qualifying session of the Austrian Grand Prix after making a mistake at turn 1 of the Red Bull Ring. The Alpine driver had advanced in Q1 in 11th place, but a slip-up forced him to abort his fast lap. The race takes place this Sunday, June 28.
Franco Colapinto couldn't advance to Q3 at the Austrian Grand Prix after making an error at the first corner of his fast lap. The Argentine driver for Alpine will start 16th on Sunday's grid, while his teammate Gasly will start 11th.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto failed to advance to Q3 at the Austrian Grand Prix after a critical error during his final flying lap in Q2. The Alpine pilot went off track and had to abort the lap that could have placed him among the top ten. His teammate Pierre Gasly finished 11th, while Charles Leclerc secured provisional pole position.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto finished 8th in FP1 but dropped to 16th in FP2 after Alpine's five car updates failed to deliver the expected performance. The 21-year-old now faces a crucial Saturday at the Red Bull Ring, with qualifying scheduled for 11:00 Argentine time (14:00 UTC).
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto showed promise in FP1 with an 8th place finish but dropped to 16th in FP2 at the Austrian Grand Prix. The 23-year-old Alpine pilot expressed disappointment after discovering that five technical updates, including a new front wing, failed to improve the car's performance as anticipated.
Franco Colapinto endured a frustrating Friday at the Red Bull Ring during the Austrian Grand Prix. After a promising 8th place finish in Practice 1, he dropped to 16th in FP2 as Alpine's five new upgrades, including a new front wing, failed to provide the expected performance gains. The Argentine driver now faces a critical setup battle ahead of Saturday's qualifying session.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will take the wheel of the Alpine during the first free practice session of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Spielberg circuit. A new opportunity to showcase his talent in the pinnacle of world motorsport, continuing his development journey in the most prestigious racing category on the planet.
Franco Colapinto, Argentina's rising Formula 1 star driving for Alpine, received a 10-second penalty for failing to sufficiently slow during a yellow flag at the Barcelona Grand Prix. The sanction dropped him from 8th to 10th place, costing him three championship points. Despite the setback, Alpine celebrated a double-points finish with both cars.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto was handed a 10-second penalty for failing to respect a yellow flag during the Barcelona GP, losing three positions in the final classification. The Alpine driver had crossed the finish line in eighth place, but the penalty relegated him to tenth. Flavio Briatore highlighted the teamwork between Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, who secured double points for the French team.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto crossed the finish line in eighth place but was reclassified to tenth after receiving a 10-second penalty for failing to respect a yellow flag. Lewis Hamilton celebrated his first victory with Ferrari, ending a near two-year drought. Alpine secured a double-points finish with Gasly in seventh.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto finished eighth at the Spanish Grand Prix, securing four crucial points for Alpine through strategic racing. Lewis Hamilton claimed his maiden victory with Ferrari, while Pierre Gasly finished seventh, completing a double-points finish for the French team.
Franco Colapinto qualified 13th for the Spanish Grand Prix, outpacing his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly. The young Argentine driver improved during a challenging qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, while Mercedes' George Russell secured pole position. The race begins Sunday at 10:00 Argentina time (14:00 UTC).
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto secured a spot on the seventh row for the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 13th in a qualifying session defined by extreme heat. George Russell took pole position, narrowly beating Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. The Alpine team faced a challenging day managing tire wear on the hot Catalan asphalt.
Franco Colapinto will start 13th at the Spanish Grand Prix, but a little-known technical factor could work in his favor: the left side of the grid offers better grip at the start. The Argentine driver, who has become a sensation in his home country, expressed frustration after a difficult qualifying session but remains confident he can fight for points.
Franco Colapinto cerró la segunda práctica del GP de España 2026 en el 15° puesto con Alpine y reconoció que fue su peor viernes del año. El piloto argentino arrives al circuito de Montmeló tras la buena noticia de la revocación de sanciones del GP de Mónaco que devolvió el tercer puesto a Pierre Gasly, su compañero de equipo. La clasificación define la grilla este sábado.
Franco Colapinto finalizó en la 15ª posición durante la segunda práctica del GP de España 2026 en Barcelona con Alpine. El piloto argentino expresó su descontento con el rendimiento del equipo en una jornada complicada. Alpine llega a este fin de semana tras recuperar puntos por la revocación de sanciones del GP de Mónaco.
La FIA anuló las penalizaciones impuestas a Alpine tras el Gran Premio de Mónaco, devolviendo el tercer puesto a Pierre Gasly. La decisión también beneficia a Franco Colapinto, su compañero de equipo, ya que los puntos recuperados mejoran la posición del equipo en el campeonato de constructores.
Franco Colapinto cerró la segunda sesión de prácticas del Gran Premio de España en la 15° posición con Alpine, en lo que él mismo calificó como 'el peor viernes de la temporada'. El piloto argentino mostró autocrítica tras una jornada complicada en el Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, donde el equipo francés busca recuperarse tras las sanciones revocadas del GP de Mónaco.
En una decisión sorpresiva, la Fórmula 1 anuló las penalizaciones impuestas a Alpine tras el GP de Mónaco, devolviendo el tercer puesto a Pierre Gasly. El equipo francés, donde corre el argentino Franco Colapinto, celebró el histórico resultado que lo devuelve a las primeras posiciones del campeonato de constructores.
Pierre Gasly expresó su frustración tras el GP de Mónaco pero mantiene la ilusión de cara al Gran Premio de España. El piloto de Alpine confía en que el equipo puede volver a estar adelante en el Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, donde espera revertir los resultados del Principado.
El piloto argentino de Alpine sufrió un toque con Sainz y una sanción de 5 segundos por exceso de velocidad en boxes que lo relegaron en la clasificación final. Kimi Antonelli ganó la carrera logrando un Grand Slam histórico, mientras que Isack Hadjar consiguió su primer podio en la F1.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
