Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore initially stated there was no set limit on how many races Franco Colapinto would contest for the team, but now he is less definitive following three disappointing grand prix performances. The atmosphere at Alpine is marked by constant uncertainty, with a revolving door of senior executives coming and going. This instability extends to the drivers as well, with Jack Doohan being replaced by Colapinto after the Miami Grand Prix, although the specific number of races for Colapinto remains unclear.
Briatore’s comments during a press conference before the Spanish Grand Prix further added to the ambiguity, as he emphasized that Colapinto’s presence in the team would depend on his performance. Colapinto’s initial races for Alpine have been marred by mistakes and lackluster results, prompting Briatore to leave his future open-ended. Despite showing promise in the past, Colapinto has struggled to adapt to the Alpine A325 and has faced challenges such as penalties and issues with strategy.
Looking ahead, Colapinto acknowledges the need to focus on improving as he prepares for the upcoming race in Canada. The pressure is on for the young driver to deliver results and prove his worth on the team.
