The Argentine pilot spoke about the difficulties he had when getting on the A525 of the French team.
Argentine pilot Franco Colapinto shared the reasons why his Alpine car adaptation was more complex than your previous experience with Williams. His debut in Formula 1 with the British team in 2024 showed an outstanding performance from the beginning, while his transition to Alpine A525 in 2025 presented additional challenges.
Colapinto explained that, By joining Williams, he had more than a year of preparation in the team simulator. This period allowed him to become familiar with engineers, understand the technical adjustments of the car and analyze the balance of the car. Instead, His arrival in Alpine involved joining a new team with a vehicle already developedwhere the configurations responded to the preferences of pilots with greater experience in the team.
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Alpine’s technical differences with Williams’s
Alpine A525 and Williams FW46 have key differences in their design and technical approach. The French car uses an aerodynamic concept based on the evolution of model 2024with a Renault engine that limits its power compared to the propeller Mercedes del Williams. This last team focuses its development in the regulations of 2026which gives it an advantage in terms of innovation and future performance.
Alpine A525 incorporates a semi -automatic eight -speed gearbox and a “Quickshift” hydraulic system. However, its development was conditioned by the priority of the team to prepare the new Mercedes power unit by 2026. In contrast, the Williams FW46 implements an optimized ponto design to maximize the efficiency of the Mercedes engine, which gives it a competitive advantage today.
Franco Colapint’s experience with Alpine A525
In the Podcast Beyond The Grid, Colapinto explained that Alpine A525 was configured according to the preferences of pilots with more experience in the team, such as Pierre Gasly. “The car was more adapted to its driving style. I had to learn to handle their limitations without personalized tools“He said. This situation demanded a longer adaptation period to adjust the car to your style.
Despite the initial difficulties, Colapinto managed to improve its performance with the passage of races. In an interview with ESPN Formula 1, he confessed: “At first I had to find the ideal configuration, but From the Hungary Grand Prix I have managed to adjust the car more quickly“. The Argentine pilot also stressed that he can now compete on equal terms with his teammate, reflecting his progress in Alpine A525 adaptation.
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