Flavio Briatore has pushed back on Alpine’s plan to give Franco Colapinto five Formula 1 races, hinting at a different approach to his development.
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Flamboyant Flavio: Briatore Challenges Alpine’s Strategy for Rising F1 Star Colapinto
Alpine team leader Flavio Briatore contradicted his squad’s earlier announcement that Franco Colapinto would take over a race seat for the next five Formula 1 rounds starting from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The initial press release specifically stated the next five races would feature Colapinto, but Briatore stated there was no set limit on his races, emphasizing the need for speed, avoiding crashes, and scoring points to secure a permanent slot. Regarding the team dynamics, Briatore clarified that his relationship with former principal Oliver Oakes was positive, denying any rumors…
BővebbenMotorsport Excellence: Oliver Oakes Returns to the Track at Imola GP
Oliver Oakes resigned as Alpine team principal following the Miami Grand Prix. After reports he had flown to Dubai, the Briton is now in Imola at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
BővebbenRising Star: Gabriel Bortoleto’s Resilience Shines as He Seizes Opportunity with Alpine
A second driver change has taken place ahead of this weekend’s race in Imola, with Gabriel Bortoleto having insisted that Stake F1 would never have put him in a position similar to Jack Doohan at Alpine.
BővebbenLivid Verstappen Condemns FIA for ‘Ludicrous’ Track Record Decision
Max Verstappen, or should we say ‘Franz Hermann’, was a lead talking point on media day ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with the Dutchman having confirmed he set an unofficial Nordschleife track record. Elsewhere, the FIA adjusting the rules against swearing was discussed, as was the demotion of Jack Doohan at Alpine. Charles Leclerc missed media day through illness. Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they dissect Imola media day!
BővebbenGlimmering Ambitions: Franco Colapinto Sets Sights on Alpine’s F1 Horizon
Franco Colapinto has hinted at some Alpine sparks as he named his target for his new team.
BővebbenOliver Bearman Criticizes Alpine’s Controversial Decision to Drop Jack Doohan
Several F1 rookies have sympathised with Jack Doohan after Alpine demoted him ahead of Imola.
BővebbenAlpine’s Controversial Move: F1 Drivers Disapprove of Decision to Drop Jack Doohan
Oliver Bearman led the reaction from a number of F1 drivers to the decision from Alpine to drop Jack Doohan, with the Brit describing the decision as “very harsh”.
BővebbenAlex Albon’s encouragement to Franco Colapinto signals untapped potential in Alpine’s F1 journey
Alex Albon has urged erstwhile Williams team-mate Franco Colapinto to “ignore” that he has been given an initial five rounds to show his worth to Alpine in F1.
BővebbenStrategizing Success: Franco Colapinto’s Journey to Securing an Alpine F1 Seat Alongside Pierre Gasly
Argentina’s Franco Colapinto has joined the Formula 1 grid for the second time in two seasons, this time replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams due to impressive performance during a wet Silverstone FP1 session and simulator work, catching the eye of team boss James Vowles. Drafted in by Alpine as a reserve driver, Colapinto now has five races to prove himself, with an evaluation scheduled between the Austria and Silverstone rounds to determine his involvement for the remainder of the 2025 season. To secure his spot at Alpine, Colapinto must deliver…
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