Franco Colapinto finished 14th in Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone. The Argentine driver had a mixed opening day.
What happened?
Pierre Gasly ended Sprint Qualifying 11th, just outside the top 10, after recovering from a difficult first practice session.
Why it matters for Franco Colapinto
Colapinto appeared encouraged after posting the 11th-fastest time in Free Practice 1, but slipped to 14th in Sprint Qualifying.
The Argentine driver said the alterations left the car unpredictable, particularly through Silverstone's high-speed corners.
What comes next?
Alpine will use the race as an opportunity to collect valuable data before qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix.
Colapinto will start 14th for Saturday's Sprint, and Gasly will start 11th.
The team needs to find more pace to stay in the fight with Racing Bulls.
Gasly added that further gains are available heading into Saturday's running.
Colapinto said the team has a lot of work to do tonight to understand what changes they need to make.
The British Grand Prix is a key event in the Formula 1 calendar.
Colapinto and Gasly will look to improve their performance on Saturday.
The drivers will have to navigate Silverstone's challenging circuit.
The team's performance will be crucial in determining their chances of success.
Colapinto's finish in Sprint Qualifying was disappointing.
He will look to bounce back on Saturday.
The Argentine driver has shown flashes of speed in practice.
He will need to build on this to improve his position.
Gasly's recovery from a difficult first practice session was impressive.
He will look to continue this form on Saturday.
The team's strategy will be important in determining their success.
They will need to make the right decisions to improve their position.
Colapinto and Gasly will face tough competition on Saturday.
They will need to be at their best to succeed.
The British Grand Prix is an important event for Alpine.
They will look to improve their performance and gain valuable points.