P1racenews AI automatic summary:
According to a report, Alpine has become a shock contender to sign Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto from Williams for the 2025 season.
Franco Colapinto’s performance has been impressive since his F1 debut at Monza, consistently finishing no lower than 12th and earning five points. Despite Williams’ long-term commitments to Albon and Sainz, there is interest in Colapinto from other F1 teams. Reports suggest Alpine is eyeing Colapinto, which could impact Jack Doohan’s role. Red Bull also seems like a potential destination for Colapinto due to Perez’s struggles. Williams may consider releasing Colapinto if a solid offer for 2025 comes up. The F1 driver market dynamics are at play, with teams juggling talent and opportunities for the upcoming seasons.
