Franco Colapinto arrives excited in Japan for first GP with Alpine

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.

Franco Colapinto, Argentine Formula 1 driver for Alpine, has arrived in Japan to take part in the Japanese Grand Prix, his debut on this iconic track. It is the third race on the 2026 calendar. Colapinto shared his enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating: “I've always dreamed of it” as reported by TN. This will be his first time racing at Suzuka with the Alpine team. Meanwhile, Estonian reserve driver Paul Aron assisted in the preparation by showing all the details of the Suzuka circuit via a simulator. Aron highlighted the key points to consider for the track. These preparatory efforts underscore the anticipation for the race at the Japanese circuit.

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Franco Colapinto driving Alpine F1 car in Japanese GP free practice at Suzuka Circuit.
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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 will debut in the 2026 Formula 1 season with Alpine at the Australian Grand Prix, starting this Thursday in Melbourne. His helmet features the Argentine flag and team colors, while he shows a nod to Boca Juniors in the lead-up. Formula 1 highlighted expectations for his strong preseason performances.

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