Franco Colapinto at the starting grid for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint, positioned 13th after overcoming car issues.
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Colapinto to start 13th in Canadian Grand Prix sprint

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Franco Colapinto secured 13th place in the Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1 sprint qualifying after overcoming electrical issues during free practice.

The Argentine Alpine driver faced difficulties during Friday free practice on May 22 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. An electrical issue in his car forced him to abandon the session after just one lap.

The team replaced the car's battery before sprint qualifying. Colapinto progressed to Q2 and posted a competitive time that placed him 13th on the grid.

His teammate Pierre Gasly finished 19th. George Russell claimed pole position, followed by Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. The sprint race is scheduled for Saturday, May 23.

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Initial reactions on X highlight Franco Colapinto's 13th in sprint qualifying despite no practice and issues, with praise for resilience and beating teammate Gasly; some note need for improvement and humorous takes on Alpine situation.

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Franco Colapinto next to his Alpine F1 car after qualifying tenth for the Canadian GP
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The Argentine Alpine driver finished tenth in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix and will start from that position in Sunday's main race.

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