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Another chance to make a play for a full-time F1 seat, but it could be detrimental or even ‘dangerous’ for his chances. Edd Straw assesses Franco Colapinto’s return racing with Alpine
Franco Colapinto is stepping into an unfamiliar Formula 1 car at Imola this weekend for Alpine, aiming to make his mark with a short stint in the season already underway. After replacing Logan Sargeant for nine races last year, he faces the challenge of turning this limited opportunity into a longer stint in F1. Despite the unjust treatment of Jack Doohan, Colapinto has earned another shot at F1 based on his performance for Williams last year. While his current role with Alpine is not a full-season appointment, Colapinto’s skills suggest that he could have a successful and enduring F1 career. His past experiences have shown that he is capable of adapting to challenging circumstances, which could make this new opportunity with Alpine even more promising for him compared to his time with Williams.
