Franco Colapinto, the 22‑year‑old Argentine driver for the AlphaTauri team, reflected on a strong weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, saying it was “probably my best race weekend” after securing a career‑best seventh‑place finish in the Spanish Grand Prix. Per Formula1.com, Colapinto’s performance marked the highest finish for an AlphaTauri driver since the 2022 season and the best result for an Argentine in F1 since 2016.
The race, held on 13th May, saw Colapinto start from 13th on the grid but climb through the field to finish ahead of several front‑row teams. He capitalised on a late‑race safety car to overtake the Red Bull and Ferrari cars, finishing just 0.2 seconds behind the third‑place McLaren. Colapinto’s lap times improved steadily, with a best lap of 1:15.842 in the final stint, showing the car’s growing pace and his growing confidence in the Alpine‑powered AlphaTauri.
Colapinto praised the team’s setup and the tyre strategy, noting that the team’s decision to keep the car on medium tyres for the majority of the race allowed him to maintain a steady pace. “The team did a great job setting up the car for the track,” he said. “We had the right balance and the tyres held up well.” He also highlighted the support from his teammates, who helped him navigate the crowded midfield and avoid incidents.
For Indian fans, the Spanish GP was broadcast live on FanCode and streamed on the official F1 app. The race started at 4:00 PM IST, providing a convenient slot for viewers across India. Fans can catch the full race recap and driver interviews on the Pitlane Press India channel, where we’ll provide a detailed post‑race analysis and a look at how this result affects the midfield battle in the Constructors’ Championship.
Source: Formula1.com
