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Colapinto Under Pressure at Zandvoort as FP1 Leaves Alpine Driver 18th

His seat is being judged race by race with Alpine last in the standings and all 20 team points scored by Pierre Gasly.

Colapinto corriendo en Países Bajos (Prensa)
Colapinto de regreso a la competencia en la F1 (Alpine)
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Franco Colapinto comienza la segunda etapa del año en Zandvoort

Overview

  • The Argentine opened the Dutch GP weekend still chasing his first Alpine points, finishing FP1 in 18th as Pierre Gasly took 10th and McLaren set the pace.
  • Marking a year since his F1 debut, Alpine posted an anniversary message while Colapinto enters his ninth start of 2025 without scoring.
  • Pressed on his 2026 plans, he answered “No lo sé” and said the team is assessing him “race by race.”
  • Live coverage of the Zandvoort weekend is on Disney+ in Argentina, with Fox Sports airing delayed broadcasts.
  • Cadillac officially signed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for 2026, earning congratulations from Max Verstappen and a parting acknowledgment from Mercedes’ Toto Wolff.