English media stated that the Argentine is about to close his contract with the French team. Doohan will start the year, but due to a clause he could be replaced after a few races.
The Argentine Franco Colapinto could become the new driver of the Alpine team, which would give him a new opportunity in the Formula 1 by 2025.
According to the report from the British F1 media The Race, the question of joining the team is the unknown of the moment, because the Argentine could join the team. permanently or “with provisions for a Williams withdrawal”, which would mean a loan. However, the European media clarified: “Colapinto will not immediately take a seat at Alpine”.
On the other hand, the real problem presented by the Argentine’s arrival at Alpine F1 Team is the two positions of the drivers. They are covered by the French Pierre Gasly and the Australian Jack Doohan (Esteban Ocon’s replacement).
“It has been speculated that Doohan’s contract contains a clause allowing Alpine to replace him after a few races if he fails to meet certain performance criteria,” The Race wrote in its web post.
Why is Franco Colapinto a good choice for Alpine F1 Team?
The hiring of the Argentine driver could be a great benefit for Alpine’s future. With their possible arrival they could add an extra runner (reserve) who could enter the track in case a conflict occurred with one of their two runners.
In addition, the Argentine has experience on different race tracks: 9 participations in Grand Prix and added 5 points in the Formula 1 drivers’ table in 2024.
On the other hand, Williams’ now substitute understood that he is a rider who can adapt to the different situations that a team can suffer. Above all, at a time of sporting crisis.
Source: Ambito
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