Red Bull, Alpine and Williams: the triple dispute for Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto a real battle arose in the Formula 1with three teams looking for secure it for the coming seasons. What seemed like a closed market for 2025 was revived thanks to the great performance of the Argentine and the commercial potential it represents, leading to teams like Williams, Red Bull and Alpine They want to stay with him.

Red Bull would have marked the Pilarense as a “priority” to integrate him into his team, although still without deciding if he would place him next to Max Verstappen either at AlphaTauri.

Christian Horner He would be in “advanced talks” with Williams, a team that currently has a contract with the 21-year-old driver, but with the intention of securing him as one of its future stars. This interest could lead Colapinto to fight for the position of Sergio “Checo” Pérez, who faces the possibility of leaving Red Bull at the end of your contract.

This possible incorporation would generate a fight with Liam Lawsonwho is also being eyed for that seat. Red Bull is divided between promoting the Argentine or the young New Zealandergiven the decreased probability that Yuki Tsunoda ascend. Colapinto could thus place himself in a privileged position, competing directly to become Verstappen’s future partner.

In Williams, the director James Vowles seeks to retain Colapinto under its structure, recognizing not only his value on the court, but also the impact it generated in terms of sponsorship and public interest in South America.

However, the team already has its lineup for 2025 with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainzwhich makes it difficult to give the Argentine an immediate seat. This led the British brand to propose a “loan” optionso that Colapinto can develop in another team without losing the contractual relationship.

Alpine also entered this dispute, despite the fact that the French team confirmed to Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan by 2025. But the Argentine’s impact could put the position of Doohan, who has not yet made his debut in the top flight, at risk.

In addition, they assure that Flavio Briatore, a key figure at Alpine, has already began conversations to secure the services of the native of Pilareven with the possibility of displacing the Australian in the team’s lineup.

The commercial power of Colapinto

The emergence of Colapinto creates a delicate situation in Alpine, which values ​​the commercial potential that the Argentine could contribute, with sponsorship opportunities that could pump millions into the team. Although if the agreement is not finalized in time, the French brand will try to reserve it for 2026, with the condition that it maintains its good performance for the remainder of the season.

From different fronts, the commercial attractiveness that the Argentine pilot represents is an undeniable factor. His rapid rise in Formula 2 and the interest it has generated in Latin America caught the attention of investors and sponsors.

“Anyone who hires him will obtain enormous economic benefits just because of the amount of support and attention it attracts,” says the expert. Molly Hudson in his analysis of the situation.

The conditions of the transfer

The big question that arises in the midst of these intense negotiations is how Colapinto could come out of Williams. The team would prefer a “loan” scheme so as not to be separated from the driver in the long term, an agreement that Alpine would view favorably.

However, Red Bull might have reservations about this type of arrangement, as I would prefer a complete acquisition to fully integrate it into its structure and so that it can be a complete competitor of the brand.

The final decision will not only depend on the team that makes the best offer, but also on theColapinto’s ability to continue showing his talent on the trackestablishing himself as one of the most promising talents in F1.

Thus, the novel about his future expands, with the Argentine pilot at the center of a strategic struggle between three of the most important teams on the circuit.