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Franco Colapinto maintains that Flavio Briatore’s tough approach has helped, not hindered him, despite conceding “sometimes it can feel a little bit too much if you don’t know” the Italian.
Franco Colapinto credits Alpine executive adviser Flavio Briatore for making him “a lot stronger” during a challenging first season with Team Enstone. Colapinto, who initially served as a reserve driver and later replaced Jack Doohan after six rounds, has faced scrutiny for underperformance. Despite pressure to deliver results, Colapinto defended Briatore’s tough approach and expressed gratitude for the learning experience. Briatore, a strong supporter of Colapinto, has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the driver’s performance, as Colapinto is yet to score any points this season. Despite the challenges, Colapinto remains optimistic about the future and believes in Briatore’s ability to lead Alpine to success.
