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Alpine has given itself and Franco Colapinto a pre-Silverstone deadline to make its next driver decision by, but will the Argentine prevail through his cameo?
Franco Colapinto has been given a trial period of five races to secure the second Alpine seat for the remainder of the F1 season. This opportunity arose due to the endorsement of Flavio Briatore, who is impressed by the abilities of the young Argentine. The move to release Colapinto from his Williams contract was a strategic decision with the aim of putting pressure on current driver Jack Doohan.
The team’s recent announcement only confirmed Colapinto’s participation in the next five races, setting a deadline before the British Grand Prix for a final decision to be made. If Colapinto fails to impress, Jack Doohan could potentially return to the race seat, or the team might consider Paul Aron as an alternative.
There is also speculation about Sergio Perez possibly joining the team for the 2026 season. The upcoming deadline creates uncertainty about Colapinto’s long-term future with Alpine, prompting fans to speculate and vote on his potential continuation in the role.
