Franco Colapinto delivered a superb qualifying session in Canada, securing P10 for Alpine and reaching Q3 for the second straight round. The Argentinian driver continues his strong run of form, following his breakthrough performance in Miami where he also made Q3 and converted a P7 finish after penalties.
Colapinto demonstrated impressive pace throughout the Canadian weekend, converting P13 to P9 in the Sprint, just missing out on points. He then edged out Nico Hulkenberg by a mere 0.029 seconds to claim his Q3 spot. Colapinto expressed confidence, stating "everything came together" and that he’s "proud of myself" for turning his season around after early struggles. His performance starkly contrasts with teammate Pierre Gasly, who qualified P14 and admitted something isn't working on his car. Colapinto's rising stock is a bright spot for Alpine, putting pressure on the team to capitalize on his momentum heading into the Grand Prix.
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