Strategizing Success: Franco Colapinto’s Journey to Securing an Alpine F1 Seat Alongside Pierre Gasly

Argentina’s Franco Colapinto has joined the Formula 1 grid for the second time in two seasons, this time replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams due to impressive performance during a wet Silverstone FP1 session and simulator work, catching the eye of team boss James Vowles. Drafted in by Alpine as a reserve driver, Colapinto now has five races to prove himself, with an evaluation scheduled between the Austria and Silverstone rounds to determine his involvement for the remainder of the 2025 season. To secure his spot at Alpine, Colapinto must deliver…

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Unlocking the Formula: McLaren’s Miami Victory Revealed

Helmut Marko indicated McLaren’s superior speed at the Miami Grand Prix, with a gap of seven tenths to a second behind. This highlighted McLaren’s pure speed, previously hidden due to various race circumstances. The recent race in Florida demonstrated McLaren’s potential, especially with Lando Norris’s quick recovery behind Max Verstappen after a first-lap incident. Norris managed to close the gap in just 13 laps. Factors like DRS assistance and Verstappen’s battle with Piastri contributed to Norris’s comeback. This showcased McLaren’s speed and potential in Miami. McLaren’s tire management excellence, especially…

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How can Colapinto cement his Alpine F1 seat and become Gasly’s permanent team-mate?

Argentina’s Franco Colapinto has joined the Formula 1 grid for the second time in two seasons, this time replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams. Colapinto’s swift return to F1 with Alpine comes after being named as the team’s reserve driver and Jack Doohan underperforming in the first six rounds. Alpine’s executive advisor Flavio Briatore has given Colapinto five races to prove himself, with a mid-season evaluation scheduled before deciding on the rest of the 2025 season. Colapinto needs to deliver results for Alpine, as the team is looking to climb up…

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