Franco Colapinto shines in Miami and achieves his best result in F1

By Agustin Miller

World motorsport witnessed a memorable performance last Sunday, May 3, 2026, when Franco Colapinto, the young 22-year-old Argentine driver, achieved an outstanding eighth place in the Miami Grand Prix. This result not only allowed him to add four valuable points for his Alpine team, but also equaled his best previous performance in Formula 1, recorded in the 2024 season during the Baku Grand Prix with the Williams team.

A complicated race but with a happy ending

The Miami Grand Prix had Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the top of the podium, closely followed by McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. However, attention was also focused on Colapinto, who after finishing the race, expressed his satisfaction in a press conference: "I am very happy. This weekend was really positive, and I am happy for the points obtained. I thank the team for their effort in the improvements, including a new chassis. Although I did not have the rear wing that Gasly did have, the updates were significant and helped me to be more competitive,” the pilot declared to ESPN.

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The race was not without challenges for Colapinto. "The start was complicated due to a turbo problem that affected the pressure and power of the engine. I lost five positions, but I managed to recover them in the first corners," he explained. Despite these drawbacks, the Argentinean He maintained a competitive pace and emphasized the importance of continuing to work to improve in the coming dates, especially ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

Special meetings and unforgettable moments

The weekend in Miami was not only significant for Colapinto because of his performance on the track. The driver had the opportunity to meet Lionel Messi in the paddock, a moment he described as a dream come true. "I can't believe that a week ago we were in Buenos Aires and now I'm here, taking photos and chatting with Leo. It's a huge happiness and an incentive to keep going," he commented, laughing.

Colapinto also mentioned the importance of having the support of his idol and his family, which added emotional value to his outstanding performance at the Miami GP. These types of experiences, according to the driver, reinforce his motivation and desire to provide good results not only for his team, but also for his followers in Argentina and the world.

Career development and final positions

During the competition, Colapinto took advantage of a spinning Max Verstappen to advance to seventh place, and although he could not maintain that position until the end, his pace was enough to consolidate himself in eighth place. The race also saw the retirement of Pierre Gasly after an incident with Liam Lawson, which affected the performance of the French team in general.

With this result, Colapinto rises to 11th place in the Drivers' Championship, adding a total of five points so far this season, including one obtained at the Chinese Grand Prix, where he finished tenth.

Next event: the Canadian Grand Prix

The next appointment for Colapinto and the rest of the pilots of Formula 1 will be the Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The main race will begin at 17:00 Argentine time, and the Alpine driver will seek to continue his positive streak and improve his performance in the championship.

Expectations are high for the next date, where the teams will continue adjusting details and strategies to face the challenges featuring the Canadian circuit, known for its demanding layout and changing weather conditions.