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Colapinto’s Alpine Woes Continue in Hungarian GP Practice Sessions

Early practice results of 18th and 20th show that setup changes have yet to unlock the A525’s potential.

El piloto argentino hizo un análisis de un momento complejo que atraviesa. Este fin de semana, en Hungría, buscará comenzar a revertirlo. 
MOGYOROD (Hungary), 01/08/2025.- Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina walks at the paddock before the practice session for the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, 01 August 2025. The 2025 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is held at the Hungaroring racetrack on 03 August. (Fórmula Uno, Hungría) EFE/EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI
Franco Colapinto camina por el circuito de Hungría con la mochila llena de ilusiones
Modo esgrima: Franco Colapinto se desafió así mismo con una prueba frente a los medallistas olímpicos húngaros

Overview

  • Franco Colapinto finished 18th in FP1 and 20th in FP2 at Hungaroring, underscoring ongoing handling deficiencies in the Alpine A525.
  • He remains the only driver in the 2025 season without championship points after seven races, contributing to Alpine’s last-place standing in the constructors’ championship.
  • Alpine opted not to deploy its expanded in-season aerodynamic testing allowances on the A525, choosing instead to focus development resources on its 2026 regulation-compliant car.
  • The team introduced revised suspension and aerodynamic setup ideas during practice to improve low-speed cornering performance and restore driver confidence.
  • Colapinto’s past junior success at Hungaroring—including two Renault Renault Eurocup wins and multiple Formula 3 podiums—underpins team optimism for a turnaround.