Formula 1: Franco Colapinto completed a 200km 'filming day' in Britain | OneFootball

Franco Colapinto got back behind the wheel of Alpine’s single-seater this Wednesday at the historic Silverstone circuit. In the midst of Formula 1’s break due to the armed conflict in the Middle East, the Argentine driver took advantage of a filming day allowed by the regulations to complete 200 kilometers in the A526 model, the car currently used in the top category.

Colapinto lapping at Silverstone (Video: X @AlpineArg_)

The session took place in favorable weather conditions and was used to verify the operation of the car’s main systems. Although these days are intended for commercial and marketing purposes, the French team uses them to keep its driver in racing rhythm and check the engine’s performance ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, which will be held next May 3. Colapinto used special demonstration tires, as required by FIA regulations for these events.

Franco Colapinto’s A526 today at Silverstone (Photo: X @mensurdante)

This was Franco’s last official activity before his eagerly awaited trip to Argentina. The Pilar-born driver will arrive in the country to headline the exhibition in Palermo on Sunday, April 26, an event generating huge excitement among local fans. The Alpine team took advantage of the proximity of its factory in Enstone to carry out these laps and have the car in optimal condition for the resumption of the official calendar in the United States.

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