Franco Colapinto credits Gasly's Monza pole for Spanish GP improvement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Franco Colapinto finished seventh at the Spanish Grand Prix after reaching Q3, citing insights from Pierre Gasly's pole position at Monza. Colapinto initially struggled during qualifying, securing eighth while Gasly topped the session. He analyzed data from Monza to enhance his performance in Madrid, demonstrating consistent speed throughout the weekend. Colapinto expressed satisfaction with his qualifying laps and noted the competitive nature of the track, referring to it as one of his best sessions to date.
- •Colapinto finished seventh at the Spanish Grand Prix on September 15, 2026.
- •He reached Q3, showing better performance after Monza's qualifying.
- •The analysis of Gasly's performance from Monza was pivotal for Colapinto.
- •He described the Madrid track as one of the most challenging of the year.
- •Colapinto's consistent speed marked a significant step in his development.
- 7:18 AMMotorsport.com — What Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — What Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough
"Franco Colapinto says studying Pierre Gasly's qualifying performance at Monza helped him make progress at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he finished seventh after reaching Q3. Colapinto had been left searching for answers after qualifying eighth at Monza while his Alpine team-mate Gasly produced a surprise pole position. The result was particularly notable given how closely matched the pair ...Keep reading
"Franco Colapinto studied where Pierre Gasly had gained time through qualifying at Monza and says he applied those lessons at the Spanish Grand Prix
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 7:18 AMWhat Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough
Franco Colapinto says studying Pierre Gasly's qualifying performance at Monza helped him make progress at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he finished seventh after reaching Q3. Colapinto had been left searching for answers after qualifying eighth at Monza while his Alpine team-mate Gasly produced a surprise pole position. The result was particularly notable given how closely matched the pair ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:18 AMWhat Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough
Franco Colapinto studied where Pierre Gasly had gained time through qualifying at Monza and says he applied those lessons at the Spanish Grand Prix
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