Franco Colapinto has experienced a remarkable improvement in his performance since the Miami Grand Prix, held after the April break of Formula 1. The Argentine has exceeded expectations with five points-scoring results during this period, positioning himself ahead of his teammate, Pierre Gasly, on several occasions.
Before this breakthrough, Colapinto faced unexpected difficulties when Alpine introduced a second chassis during the early races of the season. The driver expressed that, although he felt comfortable in the car, he could not understand the puzzling discrepancy between his feeling and the lap times, which he described as a challenging issue to analyze at first.
In the Miami Grand Prix, the driver received a lighter chassis, an improvement that, according to him, was not the only reason for his new form, but also had a positive psychological effect. ‘After the early races, everything improved and the time difference I was losing per corner has evaporated,’ the driver explained.
Moreover, the competition break allowed Colapinto to work more thoroughly with the engineers, especially in the area of energy management, a crucial aspect for the 2026 season. ‘We have taken a lot of consistency in energy management, which has helped us be more competitive,’ he added.
With the changes made and the improvements in understanding the car, Colapinto hopes that the next upgrade package from Alpine for the Zandvoort Grand Prix can help the team close the gap with rivals, especially Racing Bulls, who have outpaced Alpine in car development in recent weeks.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
