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Franco Colapinto addresses talk about his F1 future after a qualifying shunt at the British Grand Prix
Despite a disappointing qualifying session at the British Grand Prix where he crashed his Alpine F1 car, Franco Colapinto remains unconcerned about his future with the team. The Argentine driver spun off into the gravel at the final corner, but fortunately, the car sustained no major damage. Alpine boss Flavio Briatore expressed his dismay at the incident, and the team is under pressure to perform well. Colapinto acknowledged the need for improvement but remains optimistic about his role within the team. However, talks have emerged about his future, with discussions of contacting Mercedes for Valtteri Bottas’ availability. Colapinto admitted to struggling during qualifying but is determined to work towards better results in upcoming races.
