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Unlocking the Potential: Colapinto Identifies Key Areas for Improvement with Alpine’s F1 Car

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Alpine F1 driver Franco Colapinto is aiming to boost his confidence in the car during the upcoming Monaco race weekend, following a challenging debut at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. Despite his experience with simulators and older Alpine cars, Colapinto acknowledges that mastering the 2025 car is still a work in progress. The tight and technical nature of Monaco poses a significant test for Colapinto, who sees building confidence as crucial on high-demand circuits like Monaco, Baku, and Singapore. Colapinto emphasizes the importance of gaining seat time to improve…

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Rising Above Adversity: The Triumph of Franco Colapinto’s Alpine F1 Debut Beyond Imola GP Crash

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Franco Colapinto made a high-profile 2025 debut with Alpine, replacing Jack Doohan after just six Formula 1 races, defining his weekend with a heavy smash. During qualifying at Imola, Colapinto spun into the gravel trap and barriers on his last lap, continuing a streak of crashes from his time with Williams in Brazil and Las Vegas the previous year. Despite the crash, Alpine boss Flavio Briatore emphasized the importance of Colapinto being fast, avoiding crashes, and scoring points. Colapinto’s return to the paddock as an Alpine driver drew attention, with…

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Reviving F1 Fandom: Navigating Tribalism and Toxicity in the Digital Age

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Dozens of fans chanted Franco Colapinto’s name as he climbed the pitwall after the race, despite finishing 16th in his first Formula 1 return. His sudden rise to fame came after impressing at Williams and taking part in his first F1 race at Monza last year. The attention on Colapinto from Argentina, eager for a new sports hero, led to a surge in TV ratings and fan support. Unfortunately, with this newfound fame came a darker side as tribalism and abuse began to seep into the F1 community, fueled by…

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Drive for Change: F1 Takes a Stand Against Online Abuse

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Formula 1 has called on social media platforms to take stronger action against online abuse, following incidents involving Yuki Tsunoda and Jack Doohan receiving toxic comments. Franco Colapinto’s return to F1 with Alpine has sparked widespread support from Argentina, but some fans have crossed the line by harassing Doohan, who was later replaced by Colapinto. A fake post about Doohan’s father mocking Colapinto’s crash at Imola prompted a wave of abuse, highlighting the need for respect towards all competitors. While some Argentinian fans targeted Tsunoda, others expressed support for him…

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