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Franco Colapinto in Formula 1 Today at the Austrian Grand Prix: Race Updates Minute by Minute | At the Spielberg Circuit

Franco Colapinto in Formula 1 Today at the Austrian Grand Prix: Race Updates Minute by Minute | At the Spielberg Circuit

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Colapinto: “It was a bit of a complicated weekend that we managed to resolve”

After a rough start on Friday – finishing 16th and 20th in free practice – where he felt uncomfortable with his car, the Pilar driver improved his performance on Saturday by reaching Qualifying 2, just a few tenths away from Qualifying 3, securing a 14th place start. Regarding this, after finishing the Qualification, the Alpine driver said he felt “a bit better”.

“Progress was made. I felt a bit better, a bit closer, but we need to keep progressing. It’s a shame because I see I’m just a tenth away from the Top 10, and it frustrates me a little,” he stated. He added, “We need to keep working. It was a bit of a complicated weekend that we managed to resolve, so now it’s time to focus on the race.”

What the Spielberg Circuit is Like

The circuit located in Spielberg is one of the most legendary in the tournament, with an alpine backdrop and fast curves, and a first half featuring long straights. There are 71 laps, and Max Verstappen holds the record with 4 victories on this track.

The monument to Niki Lauda closely watches every inch of the race. The Austrian driver claimed that the 1984 Austrian GP, one of the years he became champion, “was one of the most exciting and decisive moments” of his career.

Colapinto Continues to Grow and Will Start 14th in Austria

By Malva Marani

Franco Colapinto had a good Saturday in Formula 1, making it into the second qualifying session with his best time of the weekend, and will start 14th in today’s Austrian Grand Prix, which will begin at 10 AM our time (broadcasting on Fox Sports and Disney+). The fastest of the day was Lando Norris, who dominated all qualifying sessions with his McLaren and secured pole position for the 11th date of the calendar of the top tier.

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