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Franco Colapinto finishes ninth in the Italian Grand Prix of Formula 1

The Argentine driver, after a strong qualifying session, had a mishap but still managed to score points for Alpine in Monza.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Franco Colapinto finishes ninth in the Italian Grand Prix of Formula 1 — Photo: Eustace Bagge · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

The Italian Grand Prix of Formula 1 took place on Sunday, September 6, at the Monza Autodrome. Franco Colapinto, the Argentine driver for the Alpine team, started the race from seventh position, the best of his career in the category, while his teammate Pierre Gasly started from pole position.

Colapinto had a promising start, reaching third place during the race. However, a mishap after the race restart cost him several positions, dropping him to 16th place. Despite this setback, he managed to finish in ninth position, earning two points for his Alpine team.

The emotion of the Argentine driver was palpable after the race. In an interview, Colapinto appeared visibly affected and was moved to tears as he reflected on his performance. He expressed that he felt he could have achieved a better result in Monza, reflecting his passion for motorsport.

Archive photo: Franco Colapinto finishes ninth in the Italian Grand Prix of Formula 1 — Archive photoPhoto: mmphotography.it · Flickr · BY

According to reports from La Nación, his performance during the weekend, particularly in qualifying, had generated high expectations for both him and his team.

This result marks a significant step for Colapinto in his Formula 1 career, as he scores points and gains experience in one of the most demanding competitions in motorsport.

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