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Franco Colapinto anticipates an intense Monaco Grand Prix weekend
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Franco Colapinto anticipates an intense Monaco Grand Prix weekend

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Franco Colapinto is aiming for a strong performance at the Monaco Grand Prix following recent strong finishes in Formula 1.
  • The Argentine driver, who resides in Monaco, is eager to compete on the iconic street circuit.
  • Colapinto and his Alpine team aim to maintain their top-10 pace and score more points in the upcoming races.

Franco Colapinto arrives in Monte Carlo for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix with renewed confidence. The Argentine driver has consistently improved his historical best performances in Formula 1, securing seventh place in Miami and sixth in Montreal recently. He aims to continue this upward trajectory, stay within the top ten, and accumulate more points for the Alpine team.

It has been a very intense week for the team since the race in Montreal, and very positive, as we seek to maintain our good pace.

— Franco ColapintoDescribing the team's preparation and positive outlook following the Montreal race.

"It has been a very intense week for the team since the race in Montreal, and very positive, as we seek to maintain our good pace," Colapinto stated in a release from the French team. He detailed his recent work, including simulator sessions and a brief birthday visit to Paris before returning to Enstone to prepare for the European season, highlighting Monaco as a premier event.

I live in Monaco, so I have seen how they build the circuit when I've been home and I am looking forward to getting on track in the first free practice session on Friday.

— Franco ColapintoExpressing his familiarity and excitement for racing on his home circuit.

Colapinto, who resides in Monaco, expressed his excitement about racing on the familiar streets he sees being constructed from his home. "I live in Monaco, so I have seen how they build the circuit when I've been home and I am looking forward to getting on track in the first free practice session on Friday," he said. He noted the return to a traditional calendar format, allowing more time to familiarize with the circuit and build confidence, which he considers key for qualifying.

The street circuit is one of the most exciting for a driver, with the barriers so close. I am really looking forward to seeing how it feels with this year's cars, lighter and more agile.

— Franco ColapintoSharing his anticipation for the unique challenges of the Monaco track.

Describing the Monaco street circuit as one of the most thrilling for a driver due to its close barriers, Colapinto is eager to experience it with the lighter, more agile current F1 cars. He anticipates an intense weekend, with the team's objective being to finish in the top ten and maintain their strong performance, acknowledging that Saturday's qualifying will be crucial given the difficulty of overtaking in Monaco.

It's going to be an intense weekend, our goal is to finish in the top ten again and maintain our good performance.

— Franco ColapintoStating the team's objective for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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