Colapinto Feels More Comfortable in Alpine After Imola Practice
Summary
Franco Colapinto is adapting to the Alpine A525, feeling more comfortable with the car after Friday's practice at Imola, aiming to improve setup and performance for qualifying.
Colapinto Gains Comfort in Alpine Car During Imola Practice
Why it matters: Franco Colapinto expressed satisfaction with his progress in the Alpine A525 during Friday's practice sessions at Imola, feeling more comfortable with the car as he adapted to its nuances.
The big picture: Colapinto, who previously served as a substitute driver for Williams in 2024, has joined Alpine as a reserve driver for 2025. He is replacing Jack Doohan for the next five races.
What happened:
- Colapinto finished FP1 in 17th place and improved to 13th in FP2.
- He focused on adapting to the car's setup and tools.
- Colapinto noted that he was "starting to feel a bit more comfortable" by the end of the day.
- He anticipates challenges with traffic in Saturday’s Qualifying session.
- Colapinto aims to improve the car setup with the data he gathers and analyze overnight.
What's next: Colapinto and the team will analyze data to optimize the car's performance for qualifying and the race. He is optimistic about the team's prospects.
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