Colapinto Content with Repeating Eighth Place in Miami Sprint Qualifying

Franco Colapinto, the promising young Argentinian driver, is celebrating a strong performance at the Miami Grand Prix, having replicated his eighth-place qualifying position for the sprint race. This achievement marks a significant step forward for Colapinto and his Alpine team, especially after recent challenges with car pace.

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I am very happy with the qualifying result today, having been able to repeat the eighth position for the sprint. In general, it has been a good weekend so far, and I am very proud of the team and our performance.

Colapinto shared his satisfaction, stating, "I am very happy with the qualifying result today, having been able to repeat the eighth position for the sprint. In general, it has been a good weekend so far, and I am very proud of the team and our performance." He highlighted the team's efforts to address issues following the Japanese Grand Prix, noting that the changes made appear to be paying off in Miami. This turnaround is particularly gratifying for Colapinto, who is aiming to secure points in the main Grand Prix, having previously finished tenth in China.

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After Japan, we turned around my lack of pace and changed some things; and it seems that it has worked so far here in Miami, so it is very gratifying that everything is working.

The sprint race itself presented some challenges, with Colapinto mentioning a difficult start due to traffic. "We lost some positions in the first corners of the sprint after Max (Verstappen) blocked my path, but he had Lewis (Hamilton) on the inside, so neither of us had anywhere to go," he explained. Despite this setback, Colapinto remains optimistic about the main race, focusing on maintaining his position and capitalizing on the team's hard work. The strong showing, with both Colapinto and teammate Pierre Gasly reaching Q3, underscores the team's progress and their collective ambition to bring home valuable points.

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We lost some positions in the first corners of the sprint after Max (Verstappen) blocked my path, but he had Lewis (Hamilton) on the inside, so neither of us had anywhere to go.