P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 star gives OWN damning assessment of his 2025 season
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto admitted to feeling incapable of going fast for the first time in his career during the last season with the team.
Picked up by Alpine after leaving Williams, Colapinto was initially a reserve driver for the 2025 season.
Midway through the season, Alpine replaced Jack Doohan with Colapinto, who struggled to score points throughout the year.
Alpine shifted focus to their 2026 car early on in the 2025 season, acknowledging that success was unlikely.
Looking ahead to the new regulations in 2026, both Colapinto and Alpine aim for a fresh start to showcase their potential.
Colapinto reflected on the challenging season, noting the steep learning curve and emotional challenges he faced.
Despite the difficulties, Colapinto remains determined to bounce back and succeed in the upcoming season.
