Colapinto admits errors, jokes on Monaco hit: «I hugged the wall» | OneFootball

The Monaco Grand Prix is already underway in Formula 1, and Franco Colapinto completed today’s second free practice session with a scare after brushing a wall and finishing 15th in the overall standings. After the session, the driver from Pilar regretted not getting a better result, though he at least joked about the incident: “More than a kiss, I gave the wall a hug.”

Asked about the scare in the first corner during FP2, the Alpine driver was candid and answered with a bit of humor: “I gave it a little more than a kiss… I gave it a hug! Luckily nothing broke, but I think I’ve learned how to hit the wall in Canada and today.”

The contact came in the Sainte-Devote sector after a tire lock-up sent him wide while he was trying to start his third flying lap on soft tires. Colapinto’s Alpine hit the barrier with its left side, but fortunately it did not suffer major damage and he was able to return to the track.

The truth is that, beyond the laughs, Colapinto regretted not putting together a better practice session in the Principality: “We have a lot to work on, it wasn’t a great day. Hopefully the work tonight will be good enough to turn around what we’re lacking and be better tomorrow.”

About the difficulties he had on the legendary street circuit, the Argentine was clear and admitted they still have not found the right setup for his car: “The track is fine, but the car gave us a bit more trouble than in other races. In general, it doesn’t feel good and it isn’t consistent through all the laps and corners. That’s what makes it hardest on a track like Monaco, where confidence matters more. Lots of front lock-ups, I’m locking up a lot. When you lock up on a street circuit like Monaco, it really hurts your confidence to brake hard and carry speed into the corners.”

In his first practice session, Colapinto posted a best time of 1:16.189 in 31 laps, while in the second he improved with a 1:14.758 over 29 more laps. The action will continue on Saturday morning, starting at 7:30 a.m. Argentina time, with FP3, while qualifying will begin later that same day at 11 a.m. The race, meanwhile, will be 78 laps on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. Argentina time.

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