Gunther Steiner, former director of Haas, made it clear that for him “something went to Franco Colapinto’s head” after his two crashes in two consecutive Grand Prix.
The future of the Argentine pilot Franco Colapinto in the Formula 1 remains surrounded by speculation. In that context, whether or not he will continue in the F1 in 2025, Gunther Steinerformer director of haasleft some worrying comments about the present of the native of Pillar.
Steiner pointed out that the media commotion around Colapinto could be affecting your performance on the track. “I think there’s been a lot of hype around it. For me, Franco Colapinto has done a great job in the first two or three races. Driving alongside Alex Albon is good. “He is a good pilot.”said Steiner before launching a criticism asking the Argentine to put his feet back on the ground.
“I don’t know if it’s gone to his head or if he believes it. Because the last two or three races, again, he hasn’t been that fantastic. He’s done a lot of rubbish and for Williams it’s the last thing they need”he added Steiner about Colapintoin dialogue with Motorsport.com.
Based on this, the Argentine had previously revealed that adapting to the sudden fame obtained less than three months ago is “very strange” and he told which social networks he had to uninstall for the sake of his mental health.
“I deleted Twitter (X). I think it’s very toxic. And whatever you do, it has a very big impact. They (the fans) make a news out of every little thing you do. So it’s something you have to understand, but “it’s part of the job”said the team’s pilot. Williams in dialogue with Motorsport.com
Meanwhile, Colapinto continues to face challenges on the court, as his performances in Brazil and vegaswith incidents that compromised the financial situation of Williamscontrasting the solid start he had with his teammate Alex Albon.
For now, the only seat available on the grid 2025 seems to be second place Racing Bullscurrently occupied by Liam Lawson.
Helmut Marko and the shareholders of Red Bull will make decisions after Abu Dhabi Grand Prixbut the panorama of Colapinto It seems to continue to be on the move, after rumors that there was no chance of it being there next year.
Source: Ambito
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