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Formula 1: Colapinto climbed positions and Norris took the Monaco Grand Prix

With a solid performance, the Argentine managed to climb five positions, finishing 13th after starting 18th, while McLaren continues to fall behind in the competition

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Franco Colapinto had an uneventful performance at the challenging street circuit of Monaco, where he finished 13thafter starting from the 18th position. The victory went to the British driverLando Norris (McLaren), followed by the Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and the Australian Oscar Piastri (McLaren).

Despite having a difficult start to the weekend, with relegated results in practice and qualifying, the Argentine driver managed a good comeback thanks to his consistency and competitive pace. On a track that historically makes overtaking difficult due to its narrowness and the current size of the cars, Colapinto advanced five positions, showing composure and skill.

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Despite the difficulty of the circuit, Colapinto climbed several positions | La Derecha Diario

Meanwhile, his teammate at Alpine, the Frenchman Pierre Gasly, was out of the race in the early laps after an incident with the Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) in the section following the iconic tunnel. Another who also had to retire was the Spaniard Fernando Alonso, affected by a mechanical problem in his Aston Martin.

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The clash between Tsunoda and Gasly | La Derecha Diario

Regarding the championship battle, Norris's victory was crucial to close the gap with the leader Oscar Piastri. After this event, the British driver is now just three points behind his McLaren teammate.

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen was leading the race until the last lap, but he crossed the finish line in fourth position due to the mandatory pit stop. Although he left some valuable points on the track, the Dutchman remains in the title fight, although he is now 25 points behind the leader.

In addition to those already mentioned, on the always challenging Monaco circuit, characterized by its precision, points were also scored by Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls), Esteban Ocon (Haas), Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls), Alexander Albon (Williams), and Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams).

The next event on the calendar will be the Spanish Grand Prix, to be held next weekend at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. It will be a new opportunity for Colapinto to continue gaining experience and learning, while the championship battle remains intense.

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The next race is at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit | La Derecha Diario

Drivers and Constructors Standings after Imola

Drivers:

  1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 161 points
  2. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 158 points
  3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 136 points
  4. George Russell (Mercedes) - 99 points
  5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 79 points
  6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 63 points
  7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 48 points
  8. Alex Albon (Williams) - 42 points
  9. Esteban Ocon (Haas) - 20 points
  10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - 15 points
  11. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 14 points
  12. Carlos Sainz (Williams) - 12 points
  13. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) - 10 points
  14. PIERRE GASLY (Alpine) - 7 points
  15. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) - 6 points
  16. Oliver Bearman (Haas) - 6 points
  17. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 4 points
  18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - 0 points
  19. Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) - 0 points
  20. JACK DOOHAN (Alpine) - 0 points
  21. FRANCO COLAPINTO (Alpine) - 0 points

Constructors:

  1. McLaren - 319 points
  2. Mercedes AMG F1 - 147 points
  3. Red Bull - 143 points
  4. Ferrari - 142 points
  5. Williams - 54 points
  6. Haas F1 Team - 26 points
  7. Racing Bulls - 22 points
  8. Aston Martin - 14 points
  9. ALPINE F1 TEAM - 7 points
  10. Kick Sauber - 6 points
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