Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto stated that he “lacks confidence” after finishing in the fourteenth position at the Qatar Grand Prix, held this Sunday at the Lusail International Circuit. In a press conference after the race, the driver from Pilar, who races for the Alpine team, reflected on the 2025 season, which will have its final race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the next champion of the 'Top Class' (Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, or Oscar Piastri) will be decided, as reported by the Argentine News Agency. “I hope the season ends soon,” asserted the 22-year-old young Albiceleste driver, who finished ahead of his teammate Pierre Gasly after the latter was involved in a collision with Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber). “Despite the changes we made, I couldn't find a rhythm and I didn't feel comfortable all weekend, although I drove a bit better today. I'm spinning a lot on the entry, and when I try to push in the middle of the corner, I have no confidence, I didn't find what I wanted this weekend,” Colapinto highlighted. And he added: “I hope to return better in Abu Dhabi, but it's being a very difficult end to the season.” The race at the Yas Marina Circuit, which will be covered by the Argentine News Agency, will mark the end of a complicated year for the Pilar driver, who, although he has secured his place with the French team for 2026, has so far failed to score points in 2025 and will bet everything on the final round. “It's a tough circuit with no walls, but there's that shitty gravel that doesn't let you go even a centimeter outside, but it was a tough race with difficult corners, some fun to drive, but on the other hand very difficult and very monotonous, it didn't give any opportunities to overtake, so boring,” Colapinto concluded about the Qatar GP. Abu Dhabi GP Schedule Friday, December 5 Practice 1: 06:30 - 07:30 Practice 2: 10:00 - 11:00 Saturday, December 6 Practice 3: 07:30 - 08:30 Qualifying: 11:00 - 12:00 Sunday, December 7 Race: 10:00
