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Williams Team Principal James Vowles has urged critics of Franco Colapinto to let him “settle” into his new drive at Alpine, after a tough opening two F1 races for the Argentinian this year.
Williams Team Principal James Vowles is asking critics to allow Franco Colapinto to settle into his new role at Alpine, following a challenging start to his Formula 1 season. Colapinto debuted with Williams last year, replacing Logan Sargeant mid-season. While at Williams, he achieved five points and top 10 finishes in Singapore and Austin. Despite transferring to Alpine this season and replacing Jack Doohan, Colapinto has struggled to match teammate Pierre Gasly’s pace, finishing outside the points in Imola and Monaco. Vowles emphasizes the importance of giving drivers time to adjust to new cars, citing Carlos Sainz’s experience. Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s Executive Advisor, is also backing Colapinto and focusing on his performance, urging patience before making judgments on the Argentinian driver’s abilities.
