Formula 1: What is the TPC test, the study that Alpine promoted between Colapinto and Doohan

The Formula 1 (F1) It is the most important, popular and prestigious competition in motor racing. So every season generates a great expectation Among all fans around the world: we are in the first days of January and less and less is missing for the beginning of the Great circus. That is why all the teams have already named their “drivers”, thus forming the new teams by 2025.

The Great Circus will undergo several changes, since there were modifications in eight of the 10 teams, and the organization introduced 4 great measures in its regulations. The first race is the March 16 In Melbourne, Australia.

This competition reached a recent popularization in our country, since Franco Colapint He sat in one of Williams Racing seats. The 21 -year -old Argentine debuted in September last year and had incredible and surprising careers, without falling from the 12th place in any of his first five major awards. He even added points for the championship.

But, after the disappointment of the public after knowing that he did not have a place insured in the new season, Alpine He announced that, the Argentine, is his new reserve pilot and has many chances of running again in the highest category this 2025.

For this new season, Alpine will keep Pierre Gaslypilot who is in the team since 2023, and adds Jack Doohanwho spent two years as a reserve of the team. Franco Colapinto will be part of the reserve group, together with Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawaand its role includes being available to replace the holders if required.

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Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan.

The peculiarity is that Jack Doohan signed with the French team only for the first 5 races of the season. So everything indicates that, unless the Australian has a phenomenal performance, collapint will be the “Plan b“And it will replace it from the sixth Grand Prix of the Year.

And while there is still missing for Official preseason testat which time the pilots test the new cars, the French team Alpine has already begun competition between Colapinto and Doohan. Last Wednesday, both drivers participated in the Previous cars test (TPC for its acronym in English), proof to which the executive counselor Flavio Briatore was very attentive.

In this essay, the French team, collect valuable data before the start of the season and its end is Compare skills Of these young pilots in aspects such as speed, car adjustment capacity, quality of technical feedback and teamwork.

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TPC essays, a direct confrontation between pilots

The TPC They are test sessions authorized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA)which allow F1 teams Evaluate and train to its pilots using PREVIOUS SUPPLIES. These are designed for drivers, especially Rookies or reserve, become familiar with the procedures of the equipment and the different operations of the car No restrictions that exist on trials with current cars.

According to FIA regulations, these tests must be carried out with cars that have at least Two years old. For pilots who are as a reserve in the category, these essays are limited to 20 days per year. While the headlines have a maximum of 1,000 kilometers divided into four days of session.

In addition, they must be carried out in circuits that are part of the current calendar or the previous year. They cannot be done in paths in which there will be a race in the next 60 days, nor on clues that suffered recent significant modifications, this to prevent the teams can take advantage in front of their rivals.

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And although for most shields they are only preliminary tests before the preseason tests, for Alpine it is an event. According to the French portal Nextgen-auta.comthey are key to Evaluate performance of Collapint facing Doohanin a context where it is sought to determine who has the potential to occupy a starting seat with Pierre Gasly.

The objective of the French team is to compare the skills of both pilots in aspects such as Speed, quality of technical feedback, their attitude in teamwork, quality to handle stress and its ability to contribute to the technical development of the car.

In detail, during these tests the drivers used the A523, Auto with which the team competed in the 2023 season.

This essay not only represents an opportunity for teams to refine their strategies, but also a scenario where pilots must demonstrate their value under the pressure of being constantly evaluated. In the case of Alpine, the results obtained from this approach could have significant implications for the alignment of the team in the near future.

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Franco Colapinto first dressed Alpine’s colors.

Photo: Alpine

2025 calendar of formula 1

• March 16: Australia GP in Melbourne.
• March 23: China GP in Shanghai (Sprint).
• April 6: Japan GP in Suzuka.
• April 13: Bahrain GP in Sakhir.
• April 20: Saudi Arabia GP in Jeddah.
• May 4: Miami GP (Sprint).
• May 18: Emilia-Romagna GP in Icola.
• May 25: Monaco GP.
• June 1: GP of Spain in Montmeló.
• June 15: Canada GP in Montreal.
• June 29: Austria GP in Spielberg.
• July 6: GP of Great Britain in Silverstone.
• July 27: Belgium GP in Spa-Francorchamps (Sprint).
• August 3: Hungary GP in Budapest.
• August 31: GP of the Netherlands in Zandvoort.
• September 7: Italy GP in Monza.
• September 21: Azerbaijan GP in Baku.
• October 5: Singapore GP.
• October 19: United States GP in Austin (Sprint).
• October 26: GP of Mexico in Mexico City.
• November 9: GP of Brazil in Interlagos (Sprint).
• November 22: Las Vegas GP.
• November 30: Qatar GP in Lusil (Sprint).
• December 7: Abu Dhabi GP in Yas Marina.

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Competence calendar 2025. Published by @F1 in X.