Franco Colapinto faces the United States Grand Prix determined to change the course of his recent performances. The Argentine Alpine driver, aware of the difficulties that the team has gone through in recent weeks, returned to the Enstone factory to work alongside his engineers and find solutions before the start of the American triple-header: "We have had a series of difficult races in recent weeks, but I was back at Enstone with my engineers, and we have all worked hard to make sure the next ones are much better," Colapinto declared in the official preview released by Alpine.
The Argentine didn't hide his motivation ahead of one of the race sequences he looks forward to most on the calendar. "I am really looking forward to racing again in Austin and starting one of the most fun triple headers of the year. Racing in Texas, Mexico City, and São Paulo is incredible for me, and I can enjoy a lot of support from fans who are closer to home," he noted.
F1 Daily: Red Bull Locks In Mekies, Kansas City's Circuit Plans, and Horner's ReflectionsTeam principal Laurent Mekies did enough to earn Red Bull's long-term trust.The driver from Pilar also highlighted the atmosphere that is felt at the Circuit of the Americas, an event that combines on-track activity with a city devoted to Formula 1: "There is a very special atmosphere in Austin and the city is always full of life, which is another of the reasons why it is one of my favorite races of the year," he added.
On the sporting side, Colapinto showed himself excited about driving again on the Texan layout and about the possibilities offered by this season's cars: "The track is incredible to drive, and with this year's cars, I think there will be an exciting competition for the fans to enjoy," he stated. The Argentine trusts that the factory work will translate into better performance on the asphalt and the chance to score points again, something Alpine urgently needs in its fight for the constructors' championship.
Colapinto Warns His Fans: 'You Are Not Helping Me'The Argentine driver posted a video on his networks to ask his followers to stop attacking mechanics, engineers and rivals.On the other side of the garage, Pierre Gasly shared the need to get results after some weeks in which the team could not materialize its objectives: "They have been some difficult last weeks for us as a team, in which the results have not accompanied us. We know what is at stake in the championship, and at this moment, the situation does not favor us," the Frenchman acknowledged. Gasly highlighted that he has managed to reach Q3 in the last three races, although his priority now is to transform that speed into a greater harvest of points: "For my part, I have reached Q3 in the last three races, and my objective is to continue that streak and convert that pace into good points for the team," he sustained.
The Frenchman also expressed optimism about the opportunities Austin offers, with its fast corners and overtaking-friendly sectors: "I hope we are in a position where we can compete for points and gain positions," he noted.
Alpine faces the American triple header with the need to reverse its bad streak and recover the lost ground in the championship, Colapinto and Gasly with the motivation of racing before the Latin American fans and the confidence placed in the work done at Enstone, will seek to give the best of themselves in Austin and lay the foundations for a more positive end to the season.