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Franco Colapinto still remains in the second Alpine seat, despite a number of mistakes since replacing Jack Doohan.
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has issued Franco Colapinto a grave warning, revealing that Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore sees drivers as expendable assets. Colapinto has struggled since taking over from Jack Doohan, posting the worst average qualifying results and failing to score any points in F1. His lack of pace, numerous errors, and qualifying crashes have raised concerns about his future in the sport. Despite his setbacks, Colapinto is set to continue driving for Alpine after the summer break, facing scrutiny from Brundle and the pressure of the upcoming 2026 regulations. Brundle emphasized the cutthroat nature of racing, where underperforming drivers are swiftly replaced in the pursuit of success.
