Franco Colapinto is ready for a new start in Formula 1. The Argentine driver will face the first race of the year in Australia this weekend and in the previous one he made some hopeful statements
.“I'm really looking forward to hitting the track in Melbourne and starting the new calendar.
This will be my third season in Formula 1, but it's the first time I'm preparing for pre-season testing and competing in the first Grand Prix of the year ,” he said in a dialogue with Alpine's official website.The fact that he participated in all the tests was key for the Pilarense. “This has personally helped me to understand these new cars, as our goal is to have a competitive season. Overall, we had positive tests in Barcelona and Bahrain and collected a lot of important data,” he said, and he also highlighted the work at the Enstone factory and the extensive days on the
simulator.
Regarding the challenge posed by the Albert Park circuit, where he has already competed in Formula 2 and Formula 3, he said: “The circuit is very fast, I hope it will be a very interesting challenge for this new generation of F1 cars. We will work hard on Friday to be in the best possible position for qualifying and the race
. I'm excited to push the car and see where we are.”With an Alpine that aspires to consolidate itself in the middle of the grid, the first free practice in Australia will begin to mark the real pulse of the season. For Colapinto, the challenge is no longer to adapt, but to confirm that he is ready to compete from day one
.The full schedule for the first Grand Prix of the season
The new Formula 1 season kicks off its engines this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. The action will take place between Thursday 5 and Sunday 8 March at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne.
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