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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.

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.