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Flavio Briatore has confirmed what the near future will look like for Franco Colapinto in F1 after Alpine delivered a major contract announcement at the…
Flavio Briatore confirmed the near future of Franco Colapinto in F1 following Alpine’s contract announcement at the Italian Grand Prix. Lead driver Pierre Gasly extended his contract with Alpine until 2028. Briatore acknowledged Colapinto’s progress in recent races but stated a decision on his future as Alpine’s second driver will be made by November. Colapinto is expected to continue at least until the end of the season, with the team’s lineup choice crucial for their prospects under new regulations in 2026. Briatore outlined the need for consistency and emphasized the upcoming races as decisive in determining Colapinto’s fate.
