This result allows him to add four points to his total and to sign his best performance with Alpine, equaling his best career result (in 2024 with Williams) at the end of what is undoubtedly his most accomplished weekend in the top category.
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“It was a very good weekend, very positive, which we managed to optimize. Each session was very solid in terms of performance and execution. We were fast from the free practice sessions and I am proud of that, because the races have been difficult so far,” said Colapinto.
Solo race
“Until now, I couldn’t find rhythm or consistency compared to
Pierre Gasly, and I am very happy today, he admits, relieved. The team has done a huge job by bringing new parts, including a new wing, and we are moving in the right direction. I would say we got the maximum out of what we could today, and that is where we stand in the standings.”
“The race was a bit lonely, the best teams still too far ahead of us, but we still did good collective work on strategy, pit stops, and overall execution, he recounts. I had a slightly slow start, which made me lose a few positions, but we quickly corrected that and I found myself almost back to my original place.”
“I had a slight contact with
Lewis Hamilton, but fortunately without major consequences, which allowed us to continue,” adds the Argentine. From there, the pace was good and we managed the race well to finish eighth. Congratulations to the whole team for their efforts. I know the work will continue at the
Canadian Grand Prix, where we will aim to maintain this level of performance and score even more points.”
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Support from his country and his team
To manage to score these precious points, Colapinto proved faster than his experienced garage neighbor by dominating Gasly in both Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying. In a race marked by the presence of his family, he experienced special moments and appreciated the support received.
“Overall, it has been an excellent week,” he concludes. From
Buenos Aires a few days ago, to my meeting with one of my sports heroes,
Lionel Messi, to the points scored here in Miami, I am really very happy.”
“Franco had an excellent week, during which he met our expectations at every race weekend. The car is competitive and it is this level of performance that we must reproduce race after race with our two drivers and the whole team to achieve our goals,” praises the boss, Flavio Briatore. We are fifth in the Constructors’ Championship and we are looking forward, not backward. We have many things to review before Canada, including some new elements that may not have brought Pierre the expected gains.”
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