P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Franco Colapinto is set to remain at Alpine for next weekend’s British Grand Prix
Franco Colapinto is expected to continue driving for Alpine beyond his current five-race F1 contract. He replaced Jack Doohan after the Miami Grand Prix on a short-term deal but has shown improvement in recent races, even outperforming teammate Pierre Gasly at the Canadian Grand Prix. Alpines spokesperson confirmed that Colapinto’s performance will be evaluated on a race-by-race basis, with a high possibility of driving at Silverstone. The team is focused on providing both Colapinto and Gasly with a better car to improve their results in the F1 constructors’ standings. Colapinto suggested his participation in the British GP during a media event in Austria, expressing his readiness to impress the team’s management. Unlike his predecessor Doohan, Colapinto has received public support from Alpine executive director Flavio Briatore, who emphasized the importance of speed, consistency, and scoring points for the young driver’s future in Formula 1.
