This weekend, the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring is set to be a big racing event. One driver, Franco Colapinto, is especially excited. He is hoping to build on his past success at this circuit. Last year, in Formula 2, he won a race at this track. Now, he is racing in Formula 1 with Alpine and is determined to make this weekend a good one for himself and his team.
Colapinto’s Journey to the Austrian GP
Franco Colapinto joined Alpine earlier this year, replacing Jack Doohan, who didn’t get any points in the first six races. Colapinto has already raced four times for Alpine. His best results so far were finishing 13th in Monaco and Canada. He also finished P16 in Imola and P15 in Barcelona. Despite not yet scoring points, Colapinto feels he is making good progress.
He believes that the Austrian track is special because he knows it well from racing in junior series. Last year, he even reached the podium in the Formula 2 feature race there. This track is known as a driver’s circuit — it’s short and fast, so drivers have to be precise and keep a smooth flow throughout the lap. Colapinto is confident that with more work, he can do well this weekend.
Goals for the Austrian GP
Colapinto says the team will work hard to get the best possible results. He knows that qualifying performance will be very important. Securing a good starting position can help him get points in the race. He added, “We need to maximize everything in qualifying to give ourselves the best chance.”
He also shared a bit about his experiences outside of racing. Last week, Colapinto attended the premiere of the new F1 movie in New York City. He enjoyed walking the red carpet in Times Square and even met Hollywood star Brad Pitt. It was a special moment for him, and he believes the movie will be the talk of the paddock this weekend.
As the Austrian GP approaches, Colapinto remains focused on his racing. His goal is to keep improving and to help Alpine score as many points as possible. This race marks an exciting chapter for him, building on his past successes and aiming for a strong finish at the Red Bull Ring. Fans will be watching closely to see if his hard work pays off on race day.
