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Alpine Struggles at Monza as Colapinto Ends FP2 Last After Aron Covers FP1

Monza’s high‑speed layout exposed Alpine’s straight‑line deficit, with rear‑end instability and tyre overheating compounding the gap.

Colapinto en el GP de Monza (Alpine)
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Alpine's Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto arrives to attend the first practice session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 5, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
Lando Norris en la práctica 2 del GP de Italia 2025 de la F1

Overview

  • Franco Colapinto sat out FP1 under the rookie running rule as reserve Paul Aron took the seat, spun across the grass, and finished 20th.
  • Colapinto returned for FP2 and placed 20th with a 1:21.564, 1.686 seconds off leader Lando Norris, while Pierre Gasly ranked 18th.
  • Colapinto said the team focused on high‑fuel long runs and reported low rear grip with tyre overheating that limited performance.
  • After Friday running, Alpine sent Aron to Enstone to serve as simulator driver, a move reported to leave no on‑site reserve at Monza.
  • Ferrari headed FP1 with Lewis Hamilton ahead of Charles Leclerc, FP2 went to Norris, and Cadillac is simulating a race weekend at Monza with reports suggesting Sergio Pérez could test a Ferrari SF‑23.