Ready to race! Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto prepares for the first race of the season in Australia

Formula 1 Alpine team racer Franco Colapinto is gearing up for the season opener, which kicks off on March 16 in Melbourne, Australia. He shared a video preview of the first race on his Instagram story.

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In the video, Colapinto navigates the virtual Albert Park circuit using a racing simulator, discussing the nuances of the track and sharing his impressions.

It's worth noting that the Australian circuit is the home track for Jack Doohan, Colapinto's teammate at Alpine.

Colapinto joined the Alpine driver lineup recently in 2025. The Argentine became a test and reserve driver, poised to potentially replace their main driver, Jack Doohan.

Previously, he competed for the British team Williams, where he made his Formula 1 debut. This debut took place on September 1, 2024, during the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Colapinto's best F1 result so far is 8th place, achieved at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on September 15, 2024, in Baku.