Amid a strong expectation, the Argentine could not run in the mythical Silverstone circuit last Sunday, because his car did not start, generating a new weekend of frustrations.
The illusion of Collapint to dispute the Great Britain GP He faded before starting. After an injured classification in which it was 20 °, the Pillarese had to leave from the Pit Lane after Alpine modify components of the power unit.
However, a fault in the gearbox frustrated its participation and generated a scene as unusual as frustrating. In addition to lazy results, rumors of transfer had emerged, which were deactivated in the last hours by their representatives.
Meanwhile, and for the discomfort of automobile fans, at the moment collapint will have to wait to return to the clues, since this Sunday July 13 has no action in Formula 1.
Why Franco Colapinto does not run in Formula 1 on Sunday, July 13
This is bad news for Argentine fans and motor racing in general, since Franco Colapint Do not run this Sunday because this weekend there is no official formula 1 competition.
The calendar establishes that there will be no action in the highest category Until next weekend of July 27. That is, it will be two consecutive weekends to prepare for your new challenge.
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When is Franco Colapinto’s next race in Formula 1
After the recent GP of Great Britain, the competition remains in Europe towards the Belgium Grand Prix, that will take place on the weekend of Sunday, July 27.
The new Formula 1 date, which will be played at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, will begin on Friday, July 25.
Attentive Franco Colapinto: Valtteri Bottas confirmed contacts with Alpine
The Finnish pilot Valtteri Bottas He referred to the possibility of joining the Alpine team, after the head of Mercedes, Toto Wolff, will confirm the negotiations With the French team. This unleashed rumors for Franco Colapint’s continuity in the highest category of motor racing, But they were deactivated by the reserve pilot of the German team.
“Yeah, We have been talking since last year (with Alpine), But they are just conversations. Nothing is law until there is something written or signed. I am currently exploring all possible options. If the team continues to write for me, it is positive “said the experienced 35 -year -old corridor in an interview with El Channel Viaplay.
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In that sense, he explained that he has August as “deadline” To try to close your next destination in F1 and He ruled out the possibility of joining Alpine this season.
“We are talking more from next year than this. My main approach is completely 2026 onwards. I will try to choose the best option and the most interesting project possible. I want to be competitive, “he said.
Thus, the Mercedes pilot practically He ruled out the idea of replacing Franco Colapinto in the current course of Formula 1which gives a breath of relief to the fans of the Pillarese.
The landing of Bottas in the French team is closely linked to that Alpine will start using Mercedes engines From 2026 and the relationship between both teams will be strengthened from next season.
Likewise, the development of the new whole car based in Estone generates exporting on The possibility of aspiring to the title beyond 2025.
Source: Ambito
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