The Argentine pilot will run his next race in the Alpine seat with the hope of improving positions and adding points on a Sprint weekend.
Formula 1 Argentino Franco Colapinto Formula 1 will return to the slopes this weekend at the Belgium Grand Prix. The young alpine driver will face his seventh race of the season in the Spa-Francorchamp Circuit. The thirteenth date of the calendar comes with a special format for fans.
The Sprint format of Formula 1 It has particular characteristics that differentiate it from traditional careers. These competitions cover approximately 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to one third of the usual distance of a Grand Prix. The Estimated duration of 30 minutes It encourages a dynamic development of the race, with less emphasis on strategies and more on the pure performance of the pilots.
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Belgium Grand Prix: The third race in sprint format
The Belgium Grand Prix will become the third Sprint race of the 2025 season. The previous competitions in this format took place in the great awards of China and Miami. However, On those occasions, the second Alpine pilot’s seat was occupied by Australian Jack Doohan. Colapint now will have his opportunity to demonstrate his skills in this type of races in the French car.
The Argentine pilot already has experience in Sprint competitions. During his passage through Williams Racingparticipated in three races in this format. His best results in these competitions included a twelfth place in the United States Grand Prix. However, he also registered a less favorable performance in the Qatar circuit, where he ended in the nineteenth position.
Franco Colapinto’s results in the last races
The 2025 season is not simple for Franco Colapinto. The results obtained in the last competences reflect the difficulties faced. In the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna, the Argentine pilot ended in the sixteenth position. Subsequently, in Monaco, Spain and Canada, he obtained the positions thirteenth, fifteenth and thirteenth respectively. His participation in the Austrian Grand Prix left him in the fifteenth place, while in Britain he could not complete the race due to technical problems in his vehicle.
The Alpine team is going through a complex moment in the season. The French team failed to achieve the expected performance. Pierre Gasly added points for the team in Silverstone at the end of the sixth position. However, technical problems prevented Colapint from even starting competition in that circuit.
Belgium GP: Days and schedules in Argentina
Friday July 25
- Free practice 1: 7.30 to 8.30
- Sprint Carrera Classification: 11.30 to 12.30 pm
Saturday July 26
- Sprint Carrera: 7.00 to 8.00
- GP classification: 11.00 to 12.00
Sunday, July 27
Source: Ambito
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