Colapinto spoke about the difficulties in Monaco and his optimistic outlook for Barcelona.

After a challenging stint with Monaco, where the French team suffered the retirement of Pierre Gasly on lap seven, Franco Colapinto expressed optimism regarding what the car can offer at the Barcelona Grand Prix.

In the last race, the Argentine finished in 13th place, a personally acceptable result, although with multiple complications during practice and qualifying, where he was critical of the car's performance. "It doesn't inspire much confidence," he stated after Saturday's session.

"Monaco was one of the most difficult weekends I've had. It's a track that demands a lot of confidence, and it's always complicated to get close to the walls without knowing the car well. Overall, I had quite a few difficulties," he recalled this Thursday in a conversation with the press before the Spanish GP.

"The car wasn't at its best either. It wasn't easy to drive. At low speed, we struggled a lot. We worked intensively with the team to try to solve the problems during the weekend," he added.

Barcelona: the turning point for Alpine?

The Argentine bases his optimism on the characteristics of the Spanish circuit, which better suit the strengths of the A525, a car that next weekend will feature special design details for Alpine's 70th anniversary.

"I'm sure we'll be stronger here. We have a solid car in fast corners, and that can benefit us on this circuit," he assured.

This will be Colapinto's third appearance since he took on the role of main driver in place of Australian Jack Doohan. When asked about how long it will take him to adapt to the car, the Argentine was cautious and recalled his previous experience with Williams.

"It's difficult to measure. You have to be patient. With Williams, I did nine races and it was my first time in Formula 1. Even after those nine, I felt I hadn't reached my highest level," he pointed out.

He also explained that there are notable differences between working in one team and another. "The cars are very different to drive. The setup and the aspects each team focuses on vary quite a bit. I'm still adapting, it's a process in progress," he concluded.