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Franco Colapinto has signed with the Alpine Formula 1 team, initially as a reserve driver, after an agreement was reached with former team Williams. Alpine has moved to secure Colapinto’s services …
Franco Colapinto has signed with the Alpine Formula 1 team as a reserve driver, following an agreement with former team Williams. His impressive performance in the last races of 2024, where he scored five points in his first four races for Williams, led to Alpine securing his services for 2025. Colapinto’s potential, both in terms of skill and commercial appeal, attracted interest from multiple teams, eventually leading to his multi-year deal with Alpine. The move not only marks Argentina’s return to the F1 grid after 23 years but also highlights the support and interest from his home country. The transition places added pressure on rookie Jack Doohan in Alpine’s 2025 race lineup, with team principal James Vowles acknowledging the potential for Colapinto to return to a race seat in the near future. Williams expressed support for Colapinto’s move to Alpine, emphasizing their commitment to fostering young talent in Formula 1.
