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Franco Colapinto’s future with Alpine beyond the end of the season remains uncertain.
Franco Colapinto is feeling the pressure surrounding the uncertainty of his future in F1 with Alpine, following some ups and downs in his performances since joining the team.
Despite receiving specific instructions from executive advisor Flavio Briatore, Colapinto has struggled to meet the expectations set for him, facing crashes and a lack of points finishes.
With Briatore hinting at an internal hire for Alpine’s second driver for 2026, the decision might come down to Colapinto or reserve driver Paul Aron, as Jack Doohan’s chances of returning seem slim.
Colapinto remains focused on his own performance and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of F1, emphasizing the need for athletes to deal with uncertainties and rumors in their careers.
Returning to tracks he raced on with Williams in 2024, Colapinto is leveraging his previous experience to better understand his car and the nuances of each circuit, aiming to improve his results and performance on a race-by-race basis.
