OLIVER OKESdirector of Alpinehighlighted the importance of having Franco Colapint as reserve pilot for the season 2025.
According to the manager, the Argentine pilot will not only contribute to the track, but also play a crucial role in technical development from the headquarters.
In his first time with the French team, Collapint left a good image in the first test TPC (Test of Previus Cars) with the car A523 of 2023in the circuit of Barcelonaat the beginning of February.
He stood out since he made a better time than Jack Doohantitular pilot of Alpine For this season. The Argentine surpassed the Australian for 0.3 seconds per lapwho turned the day before, but with a A522the car of 2022.
Since this will be a long and demanding season with 24 races, Okes emphasized that the role of Collapint It will be fundamental to help the team achieve its goal of positioning among the top five in the Construction Championship.
As detailed, the Argentine pilot will be involved in an intense work program that includes sessions in the simulator, tests with previous years cars (TPC) and other technical activities.
In addition, he stressed that it is uncommon to have a reserve pilot who has already competed in large awards, which represents a marked advantage for Alpine in terms of experience and preparation.
Franco Colapinto will be present on the first date of the season in Australia
Franco Colapintcurrent reserve pilot of the team Alpinereceived unique news before the start of the 75th season of Formula 1.
The Argentine, after the presentation made by the category in London, was confirmed to attend the first date of the championship in Australia As an alternate pilot.
This fact excites the former Williams, who seeks to take the place of Jack Doohan.
The choice of Collapint As an alternate pilot of the French team on the first date of the championship it is striking, since Alpine I had two other pilots to carry, like Ryo Hirakawa and Paul Aronwhich occupy the same role as the Argentine.
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