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Flavio Briatore is trying to row back Alpine’s decision to give Franco Colapinto a set number of rounds to earn the seat alongside Pierre Gasly for the remainder of the F1 season.
Flavio Briatore is challenging Alpine’s decision to limit Franco Colapinto’s audition for Jack Doohan’s seat by suggesting there is no set number of races for the Argentine driver, contradicting Alpine’s initial announcement. Following Oliver Oakes’ resignation, Alpine had announced that Colapinto would race for five rounds, starting at Imola, to assess the partnership with Pierre Gasly. Briatore’s recent statements indicate a more open-ended opportunity for Colapinto, with the chance to continue beyond the specified five races. While the team dynamics may have been turbulent recently, Briatore’s influence seems to be reshaping the race seat debate in an unexpected manner. Despite not holding the official team principal title, Briatore’s involvement in decision-making processes adds a layer of complexity to Alpine’s current situation.
