Franco Colapinto: “It is a historic day for sport and Formula 1”

Franco Colapinto achieved a strong eighth-place finish at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, a result that defied earlier pessimism following difficult practice sessions and qualifying. The Argentine driver navigated a complex race, including a controversial team order to yield position to teammate Pierre Gasly.

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I don't know, it was a team decision. They can see the race from another angle and I suppose they have some logic. And well, we scored points and it was a very positive day.

"I don't know, it was a team decision. They can see the race from another angle and I suppose they have some logic. And well, we scored points and it was a very positive day," Colapinto stated regarding the swap with Gasly. He also faced misfortune with a poorly timed safety car, which cost him valuable time and track position.

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Obviously, bad luck with the safety car, which came after many blue flags and letting many cars pass and I lost a lot of time there in position, with five or six laps on the hard tire. But well, it's okay, I think it was still a positive race, all things considered, obviously happy with the team's performance.

Despite the setbacks, Colapinto expressed satisfaction with the team's performance. He also shared his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's significant victory with Ferrari, calling it "a historic day for sport and Formula 1." Hamilton's emotional win, marking a milestone for the legendary driver and the iconic team, resonated deeply.

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The truth is that it's crazy, he was crying. He got emotional and surely moved many. It is a historic day for sport, for Formula 1, even though he had already achieved podiums with Ferrari. I think it is the brand with the most history in Formula 1 and even more so now the driver, who has the best numbers in the history of the category.

Looking ahead, Colapinto aims to build on this performance for the next race in Austria. "It is a day that many will celebrate for the history of sport, while we will have to continue working for the next race, in Austria. May it be better, may the car feel a little better and keep looking forward," he concluded.

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It is a day that many will celebrate for the history of sport, while we will have to continue working for the next race, in Austria. May it be better, may the car feel a little better and keep looking forward.