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Franco Colapinto completes first free practices at Japanese GP
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Argentine driver Franco Colapinto participated in the first two free practice sessions for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. The sessions began Thursday at 23:30 Argentina time, with the second following at 3:00 Friday, available on Disney+ and Fox Sports. Alpine rolled out winglet improvements on his car for the weekend.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto arrived in Japan to contest the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka for the first time, the third race on the calendar. He expressed his excitement saying: “I've always dreamed of it”. Reserve driver Paul Aron toured the circuit from a simulator and highlighted key points to consider.
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Pierre Gasly believes Alpine Formula 1 has the potential to challenge McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull in 2026 after a strong Chinese Grand Prix. The French driver finished sixth in Shanghai, outqualifying Red Bulls and nearly securing fifth before a safety car intervention. This result marks the team's best since fifth in the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will participate in both sessions of the Formula 1 preseason tests in Bahrain to conclude his stint with the Alpine team. The official photo of the 2026 F1 pilots was released, showing Colapinto smiling near Checo Pérez and Fernando Alonso. Teammate Pierre Gasly advised him on the initial laps for the second day of testing.
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Alpine driver Pierre Gasly has expressed concerns that Formula 1's 2026 regulations could reduce drivers' control, making them feel like passengers in their cars. He highlighted the increased automation in power units and aerodynamics as key factors. Gasly shared these thoughts during a recent session in Bahrain.
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has broken his silence, expressing a desire to return to Formula 1 with 'unfinished business' after his 2025 departure. Speaking at the European Motor Show in Dublin, the 52-year-old emphasized he would only rejoin a winning team as a partner, not an employee. Speculation links him to Alpine and other outfits ahead of the 2026 season.
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Aníbal Colapinto, father of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, shared emotional anecdotes about his son's Formula 1 career. He revealed an unexpected coincidence between Franco and a category champion, as well as the family story behind the iconic number 43. The father got teary-eyed recalling the beginnings in Europe, describing them as 'wonderful'.
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