Franco Colapint faces a new challenge in the Formula 1 And, in the prelude to Canada Grand Prixleft a message full of optimism. The Argentine pilot of Alpine participated in the official press conference with figures such as Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), where he referred to the present team and his expectations for the weekend.
“This week I talked to the team to understand the problems and what we can improve. Alpine is different as a team compared to my experience in Williams. It is a different car and there are many things to learn to try to recover land”explained the young man of Pilar, who will play his fourth competition in the French team.
Colapinto, who in recent days faced rumors about his future in the Structure based in Estone, also valued the rest week as a key moment to rename: “It was very good, to return with the team, understand the conflicts of the car and learn. Adding points would be great, I am sure that the car has performance. But first we have to start by feeling comfortable.”.
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In relation to his return to the highest category, he was self -critical. “The first races were hard, I expected a little more progress from Icola. But it is always difficult to return to formula 1 after six dates without being there,” he said.
Facing the weekend in the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, Colapinto was enthusiastic: “Three free practice sessions will be enough to learn the circuit and enter pace. It is a kind of urban layout and, in the end, handle a formula 1 car is incredibly exciting, also because of the story that this place has.”
The 2025 Canada Grand Prix will begin this Friday, June 13 with free practices. The classification will be Saturday at 17 and the race on Sunday from 15. The goal of Colapinto will be clear: look for its first points in the season with the Alpine team.
Formula 1 Canada Grand Prix Hours
Friday 13
- Free practices 1: from 14.30 to 15.30
- Free practices 2: from 18 to 19
Saturday 14
- Free practices 3: From 13.30 to 14.30
- Classification: from 17 to 18
Sunday 15
Source: Ambito

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