Franco Colapinto targets points at Singapore Grand Prix for Alpine

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Franco Colapinto targets points at Singapore Grand Prix for Alpine
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Franco Colapinto arrives at the Singapore Grand Prix aiming to recover from two races without points, which has seen Alpine fall behind Racing Bulls in the constructors' championship. With a 22-point gap to close, Colapinto is optimistic about the A526's competitiveness, particularly on urban circuits. He plans to leverage the team's recent updates to improve performance and is focused on scoring points to close the standings gap. The week’s Sprint format will add pressure, making the first practice session critical for setup and performance evaluation.

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  • •Colapinto seeks to score points after finishing without points in Baku and Sepang.
  • •Alpine trails Racing Bulls by 22 points in the constructors' championship.
  • •Colapinto believes in the A526's speed and the team's urban circuit capabilities.
  • •The first practice session will be essential for effective race strategy.
  • •Colapinto aims to outperform Racing Bulls to improve Alpine's standings.
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The Argentine arrives at Marina Bay after two races without points and with Alpine 22 units behind Racing Bulls. He trusts the A526's competitiveness and the team's strong urban-circuit form to score again.

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