According to recent reports, Briatore, an influential figure in Alpine, would be pushing to incorporate Colapinto into the French teamchallenging Williams’ interest in retaining the young driver. The Italian manager would have already prepared a specific offer, although the obstacle is the high cost of terminating the current contract from Pilarense with the British team.
In principle, Williams proposed a loan as a temporary solutionbut Alpine rejected that possibility and also rejected the €20 million that the British team requested to free the pilot. The French team argues that the recent incidents involving the Argentine in the Brazilian and Las Vegas Grand Prix reduced their market value, and They seek to close an agreement for a lower figure.
The uncertain future of Jack Doohan
One of the keys to Alpine’s interest in Colapinto is the internal situation of the team. Although the team has already confirmed Pierre Gasly as main pilot for 2025, the continuity of Jack Doohancurrent reserve pilot, appears to be at risk. According to them, Briatore would like to do without the Australian pilotwhom he considers unable to meet the team’s expectations.
The Alpine boss is actively seeking a way out for Doohan, and all indications are that he is targeting Colapinto to take his place. The Australian, who replaced Esteban Ocon in it Abu Dhabi Grand Prixdid not leave good impressions, which fueled speculation about his departure.
The deadline for a decision appears to be set for December 15, keeping both sides in suspense. However, nothing confirms the departure of Doohan and the Argentine’s replacement in his place.
Williams does not want to let go of Franco Colapinto
While Alpine accelerates for the Argentine, Williams is not far behind, as the British team insists on keeping him within its ranks. James Vowles, Executive Advisor of the brand, became directly involved in the negotiations, trying raise the starting price of the pilot to make his transfer difficult.
However, Williams also faces economic challengeswhich opens an opportunity for Alpine. According to their argument, Williams needs money, which would make the transfer not cheap for Briatore, but Colapinto is not ruled out.
If the negotiations come to fruition, Alpine would have a renewed and ambitious lineup, with Gasly as leader after the departure of Ocon, and the Argentine as his partner, while Paul Aron He would remain as a reserve pilot.
For now, the pieces keep moving. with the fdraws the line closer and closerthe next few weeks will be decisive in defining the future of Colapinto and his possible debut in the premier category of motorsport.
Source: Ambito
