Sport Country October 20, 2024

Franco Colapinto Struggles on Saturday in Austin

Franco Colapinto faced a challenging Saturday at the US Grand Prix in Austin, finishing 17th in qualifying after struggling with his car's performance. He aims for improvement in the main race on Sunday, starting from 16th due to a penalty for a rival. The race begins at 4 PM local time.


Franco Colapinto Struggles on Saturday in Austin

The driver Franco Colapinto faced difficulties during the day at the United States Grand Prix of Formula 1. Colapinto expressed his dissatisfaction with the changes made to his vehicle before the race, mentioning that they did not have the expected effect, which translated into problems during the competition. On Saturday, after achieving twelfth place in the Sprint race, Colapinto had a performance below his expectations in the qualifying round. Consequently, the Argentine driver will start from 16th place in the main race on Sunday, marking his fourth participation in the highest category of motorsport. Colapinto described experiencing difficulties on the track due to the changes in his car, which made him feel uncomfortable and resulted in unstable handling. Despite this, he managed to gain one position on the starting grid due to a penalty imposed on another competitor. The United States Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 4 PM (Argentina time), and Colapinto is expected to seek redemption after his performance in qualifying. Despite the challenges faced, the young Argentine driver prepares to tackle the race with determination and overcome the adversities encountered during the previous day.