Franco Colapinto has seen a notable advancement in his performance after the Miami Grand Prix, which marked the restart of the Formula 1 season following the April break. After a complicated start with his car, the young Argentine driver has been able to improve his consistency and better tackle the races.
The Alpine drivers, Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, have acknowledged that the team has been surpassed by Racing Bulls in recent weeks, attributed to a more effective evolution in their vehicle. The Enstone team is counting on a new improvement package that will be implemented at the next race in Zandvoort, aiming to recover lost ground.
After the Miami GP, Colapinto has managed to finish five races with points, surpassing Gasly in four of them. This change in trend has coincided with the use of a new, lighter chassis in his competition unit. Colapinto emphasizes that despite the improvements, there is still uncertainty about the condition of the previous vehicle and its operation.
Before the break, Colapinto experienced a drop in his performance, and it wasn’t until Miami that he could identify the energy areas that needed more attention. His ability to manage energy has notably improved, a key factor for competition in the 2026 season.
Colapinto has mentioned that data analysis during the month without races was crucial for making necessary adjustments and improving consistency. In his opinion, this time off the track allowed both him and the engineers to pave the way for better performance. Now, the Argentine hopes to replicate this success in the next competition in Zandvoort, with hopes of closing the gap with Racing Bulls.
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