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Williams F1 boss James Vowles has revealed Franco Colapinto will return to the team in the future, despite his ex-driver’s apparent long-term agreement with Alpine.
Colapinto’s unexpected success at Williams in 2024 made him a hot topic in the driver market after replacing Logan Sargeant. Although he was initially replaced by Carlos Sainz at Williams, his strong performances led Alpine to sign him as part of their reserve driver pool. Williams’ decision to release Colapinto was based on the belief that he has a better chance of returning to the grid with Alpine. There is speculation that Colapinto may take over a race drive from Jack Doohan during the current season. Williams’ boss, James Vowles, confirmed that Colapinto will eventually return to Williams after his stint at Alpine. Alpine’s boss, Oliver Oakes, clarified that signing Colapinto was not meant to pressure Doohan but to provide the team with future options and ensure they have the best drivers in the long run.
