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Ex-racer believes Colapinto’s F1 seat already under threat from shock driver
Former Formula 1 star has expressed concerns about Franco Colapinto’s seat at Alpine being in jeopardy, despite him recently making his debut with the team. Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan as a result of the latter’s poor performance at the start of the 2025 season. There were rumors that Colapinto had five races to prove himself, although team advisor Flavio Briatore has since denied this claim. Timo Glock suggested that Mick Schumacher might be a better alternative if Colapinto fails to deliver, praising Schumacher’s experience and speed. Schumacher currently competes for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship but has voiced his ambition to return to Formula 1 in the future. He previously raced for Haas and served as a backup driver for Mercedes before stepping down from that role. The media speculates about Schumacher potentially landing a spot at Cadillac, who are set to join F1 in 2026.
