Franco Colapinto discusses Alpine's challenges against Racing Bulls
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly highlighted Alpine's recent struggles against Racing Bulls in Formula 1 as the summer break approaches. Both drivers attributed the performance gap to the car development advantage held by Red Bull's sister team, which has rolled out more effective upgrades. As a result, Alpine is focusing on its upcoming upgrade package for Zandvoort, hoping to regain competitiveness. The race weekend at Zandvoort is expected to be pivotal for the team.
- •Colapinto and Gasly note Alpine's recent decline in performance.
- •Racing Bulls have implemented more effective car upgrades.
- •Alpine is counting on its upgrade package for Zandvoort.
- •The summer break is approaching as teams prepare for the next race.
- 10:48 AMMotorsport.com — What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?
"According to Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Alpine was overtaken by Racing Bulls in the final weeks before Formula 1's summer break. Both drivers say it is simply a matter of car development – Red Bull's sister team has introduced more upgrades, and more effective ones, than the Enstone squad – which means Alpine is pinning a lot of hope on its upgrade package for Zandvoort. On a ...Keep reading
"The Argentine says he inexplicably lost pace when Alpine switched to two chassis after winter testing. Colapinto’s form has improved since the Miami Grand Prix, the first F1 race after the April break
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 14, 2026, 10:48 AMWhat exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?
According to Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Alpine was overtaken by Racing Bulls in the final weeks before Formula 1's summer break. Both drivers say it is simply a matter of car development – Red Bull's sister team has introduced more upgrades, and more effective ones, than the Enstone squad – which means Alpine is pinning a lot of hope on its upgrade package for Zandvoort. On a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:48 AMWhat exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?
The Argentine says he inexplicably lost pace when Alpine switched to two chassis after winter testing. Colapinto’s form has improved since the Miami Grand Prix, the first F1 race after the April break
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