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“Testing in Barcelona [before the following F2 race in Imola] helped me a lot. I didn’t have any testing in a F2 car [before his F2 debut] so that didn’t help me adapt to the car as it’s very different to F3.
“That Barcelona test helped me to refine things. Since then, I won in Imola and I had my best qualifying since then. I’ve been quite consistent, top five in the last three qualifying [sessions]. It’s looking better.”
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Argentina has produced some incredible F1 drivers, including five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio and 12-time race winner Carlos Reutemann – but an Argentine hasn’t taken part in a Formula 1 race weekend since Gaston Mazzacane did so way back in 2001.
“I would have loved when I was young to have someone from my country to support,” says Colapinto. “I’m happy I have so much support from my country.
“There were loads of Argentinians waiting for me at the entrance to the track in Barcelona. It’s not a pressure, just super nice to have people wanting you to do well and who are happy when you have a good result.
“To receive so much love from your country is a nice thing. It has been such a long time since an Argentine driver drove on a race weekend, and I think they will enjoy it lot. It’s a historic moment.”
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