Colapinto is going through decisive moments ahead of the 2025 season, with options open in two great Formula 1 teams. I discovered what are the factors that can define the future of the Argentine driver.
With the closing of the 2024 season of Formula 1, Franco Colapinto he said goodbye to Williamsgiving the seat to the Spanish Carlos Sainz and was waiting to define his future in the category. The Argentine driver is going through a period of tension and expectation, regarding the 2025 season, in which his destiny could be defined between two great teams: Red Bull and Alpine.
Although the driver grid seems to be complete, except for the seat in Racing Bullsthe rumors of other teams’ interest in Colapinto only increase. Their performance, added to the strategic decisions of the teams Williams During the nine races in which the Argentine participated, they were key for Colapinto to demonstrate that he deserves a place among the 20 drivers. According to the media specialized in motorsports“Champions”, next December 15, during postseason testing in Abu Dhabi, The final decision will be made that will mark their future in the top category.
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Franco Colapinto and the unexpected opportunity at Red Bull
After several contradictions and changes of position on the part of the leaders of Red BullColapinto is once again considered as one of the pilots who could occupy a seat in 2025. Although a week ago Christian Horner had confirmed that the Austrian team would bet on the young talents of its academy, the recent results of the Formula 2 championship raised new doubts.
Initially, Red Bull had prioritized Isaac Hadjara young promise from his academy, but the Frenchman’s latest setbacks reopened the door for Colapinto. Hadjar not only lost the Formula 2 championship in the last race, but also showed a irregular performance in free practice in Abu Dhabi, which puts his promotion to Formula 1 in doubt.
In this scenario, The Argentine driver once again presents himself as a viable option for the team, especially if Hadjar fails to recover his level and demonstrate the necessary consistency in the remainder of the season.
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Negotiations between Alpine and Williams
For its part, Alpine never publicly ruled out its interest in Colapinto. Although the team’s seats are currently occupied by drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, in recent weeks, conversations with Williams have intensified to explore a possible agreement that will take him to the French team in 2025.
The permanence of Doohan, who has a contract for five races next season, depends on the performance he achieves in the tests. Abu Dhabi. These will be decisive in defining his future in the team. If Doohan does not live up to expectations, Colapinto could take his place and become Gasly’s new teammate next year.
Franco Colapinto’s future will depend on the performance of the pilots next December 15 and the strategic decisions of the teams.
Source: Ambito
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