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.
