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Franco Colapinto explains Flavio Briatore’s ‘hard’ approach with F1 future in the balance
“Despite not scoring any points in the challenging 2025 F1 season, Franco Colapinto credits Flavio Briatore for helping him grow stronger mentally during his time at Alpine.
Colapinto, who replaced Jack Doohan at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, has a best finish of 11th place and currently sits in 20th in the drivers’ championship.
Teammate Pierre Gasly has scored all 20 of Alpine’s points, placing the team last in the constructors’ standings, 24 points behind Haas.
Colapinto acknowledges Briatore’s tough love approach but believes in his ability to lead the team to success.
Facing competition for a seat in the 2026 F1 season, Colapinto remains focused on continuous improvement and learning rather than worrying about the future.”
