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Alex Albon has urged erstwhile Williams team-mate Franco Colapinto to “ignore” that he has been given an initial five rounds to show his worth to Alpine in F1.
Alex Albon has encouraged Franco Colapinto to overlook the pressure of proving himself within five initial rounds at Alpine in Formula 1. Alpine replaced Jack Doohan with Colapinto mid-season due to underperformance, a move Albon deems premature. Colapinto showed promise at Williams in 2024 and Albon believes he has the talent to succeed at Alpine.
Albon advised Colapinto not to focus on the time limit set by Alpine, as it may lead to errors and overdriving. Despite the challenging circumstances, Albon trusts that Colapinto will adapt quickly and perform well. The decision to swap drivers early in the season has sparked discussion, but Colapinto has the potential to excel with more time to settle in.
