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Max Verstappen ally joins forces with F1 rival
Former member of Max Verstappen’s inner circle, Bradley Scanes, is now supporting 21-year-old Franco Colapinto as the Argentine gears up for a full-time comeback to racing this weekend. Scanes previously served as Verstappen’s physio from 2020 to 2023, during which time the Dutch driver secured three world championships. Despite parting ways with Verstappen in 2023, Scanes still expressed fondness for the Red Bull star on social media. Ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Scanes was spotted with Colapinto in Alpine gear, hinting at a new collaboration with the talented young driver who recently signed autographs for his fans. Colapinto, who impressed in the 2024 season with Williams F1, is set to replace Jack Doohan in the upcoming Imola Grand Prix, marking a significant change in Alpine’s roster. While Scanes’s exact role with Colapinto has not been confirmed, his presence with the Argentine racer suggests a possible partnership, echoing his close relationship with Verstappen in the past.
