P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 chief ‘completely messed up’ champion driver signing
An F1 chief has faced criticism for mishandling the signing of a champion in the current driver market, highlighting the challenges of relying on rookies. Alpine has struggled with promoting young drivers, with Jack Doohan being replaced by Franco Colapinto, who failed to deliver strong performances. Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve suggests F1 teams should explore talents from IndyCar, like four-time champion Alex Palou, who has the super licence points needed for F1. Rumors of Palou potentially joining Red Bull have been denied by team chief Helmut Marko. As F1 teams reassess their driver choices, the impact of experienced drivers from alternative series like IndyCar is being increasingly considered.
