P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Three rounds on from Alpine’s decision to park Jack Doohan in favour of Franco Colapinto, it just hasn’t looked like an upgrade
Alpine’s unexpected driver change in Formula 1, making way for Franco Colapinto, was defined by Flavio Briatore’s simple demands: speed, avoiding crashes, and scoring points.
Despite hopes of an upgrade from rookie Jack Doohan, Colapinto has fallen short in meeting Briatore’s expectations in his three races post-replacement.
Struggling to score points, Colapinto faces challenges such as a disjointed qualifying session at Imola and unimpressive performances in Monaco and Spain.
Amid technical difficulties and missed opportunities in qualifying sessions, Colapinto’s trajectory at Alpine remains uncertain and disappointing.
With five races remaining to prove himself before a reevaluation at Silverstone, Colapinto has yet to showcase the speed and consistency demanded by Briatore.
In comparison to Doohan, Colapinto’s inability to match one-lap pace and integrate improvements suggests a potential disconnect between expectations and performance.
