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Franco Colapinto is “definitely” feeling more confident after his impressive display in Miami — and there is good reason for even more.
Franco Colapinto had a breakthrough weekend in Miami for Alpine, boosting confidence for the rest of the F1 calendar.
With a career-best seventh-place finish, Colapinto helped ‘Team Enstone’ exceed its 2025 points total early in the season.
Upgrades and setup improvements to the A526 allowed the French squad to outperform its midfield rivals, with Colapinto even outqualifying Pierre Gasly for the first time this year.
Colapinto expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance in Miami, emphasizing the relief and confidence gained from the improvements made.
Heading into the Canadian Grand Prix, Colapinto looks forward to racing with the new rear wing at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and feels optimistic about the team’s progress.
Competing at familiar venues for the remainder of the calendar, Colapinto is in a much happier place and is approaching the upcoming races with increased confidence.
