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F1 star ‘out of contract’ after Austrian GP as brutal mid-season axe looms
An F1 star, Franco Colapinto, is at risk of losing his seat at Alpine following the Austrian Grand Prix due to his recent poor performance.
Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan in May, but has been given a five-race deadline to prove himself worthy of the seat alongside Pierre Gasly.
The upcoming Austrian GP and the following British Grand Prix will be crucial for Colapinto to demonstrate his potential, as he has struggled to finish higher than 13th so far this season.
Despite confusion surrounding his contract extension, Colapinto faces increasing pressure from the team to deliver results and secure his place for the 2026 season.
With his one-year anniversary in F1 approaching, Colapinto must replicate his early success and avoid being sidelined once again in the competitive world of Formula One.
