The expectation to see Franco Colapint as titular pilot of Alpine in the Formula 1 caused various reactions among his followers. In social networks, some fans They expressed their discontent with the team’s address And with other runners, in particular with the Australian rookie Jack Doohan.
Given this situation, the representative of Colapinto, the British Jamie Campbell-Waltermade a strong attention call, warning that these comments actually They harm the Argentine pilot more than they benefit.
“Those who hate and believe that they help Franco are doing more harm than good. Insults to the team, to Jack and sometimes to other followers of Alpine. Franc And all of us who support it are fans of the whole team, Pierre and Jack“He said in the social network X.
The publications of Alpine They are usually flooded with aggressive messages towards the directive and especially against Doohanwho was chosen to start the 2025 season next to the French Pierre Gasly. The followers believe that, with this pressure, Collapint could ensure a place on the grill.
Campbell-Walter asked that enthusiasm not become attacks. “Comport with passion but without insults or arrogance. The moment of Franc It will arrive, but not, “he said.
Its publication was in response to an account message @Formula1fangiowhich also urged followers to change their attitude. “Stop commenting meaninglessly in the account of Alpine. They do not help Collapintthey only make a fool of them and generate rejection. Support is not harass or be heavy. Support the team, do not thermos and understand the times of the F1“They indicated.
Alpine’s director’s vision about Franco Colapinto’s future
After the preseason tests in Bahrainwhere the Argentine pilot did not participate, the director of the team, OLIVER OKESrecognized the talent of Collapint and understood the desire of fans to see him compete.
“Franc He did a good job last year, he has a large fans base, obviously many of them also in the media, it is natural that people want to talk about that, “he said.
“But from the other side, I think that as a team we are very lucky to have three reservations (Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa They are the others), which gives us a good position, “he added.
The Argentine could have his first opportunity to compete in the Miami Grand Prixscheduled for May. According to the agreement with Doohanthe Australian will play the first five calendar races (Australia, China, Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia), after which Alpine will evaluate your performance and open a space to Collapint On the track.
When the formula 1 comes back
The 2024 season of Formula 1 culminated in the consecration of Max Verstappen, who reached his fourth consecutive title at the wheel of Red Bull. The Dutch pilot once again demonstrated his domain in the category, although the competition was more at close than in previous years, with several teams showing significant improvements in the performance of his cars.
The beginning of the 2025 season marks the return of Australia as the inaugural headquarters of the championship, thus recovering a tradition that remained from 1996 to 2019. The circuit of Melbourne It will be the scenario where the teams will show their first cards on Sunday, March 16, after two days of training and classification that will begin on Friday 14.
The calendar configuration presents an important novelty with the reorganization of the dates in the Middle East. Both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which in previous years opened the season, will now be located after the races in Australia, China and Japan, generating a championship start with an important focus in Asia and Oceania.
Sprint races will maintain their presence in the calendar with six confirmed dates. China will open this special format, followed by Miami, Belgium, Austin, Brazil and Qatar. This distribution seeks to maintain interest throughout the season, strategically placing these reduced format events.
As for Franco Colapinto, the Argentine pilot faces a decisive moment in his career. After passing through Williams in 2024, where he completed nine races with irregular results, he currently explores different options to ensure his permanence in the category. RB Racing emerges as the most concrete alternative, although it must compete with pilots of the Red Bull Academy, while Alpine has expressed interest that could open new possibilities for its future.
The Formula 1 calendar by 2025
- Australia Grand Prix – Sunday, March 16
- China Grand Prix – Sunday, March 23
- Japan Grand Prix – Sunday, April 6
- Bahrain Grand Prix – Sunday, April 13
- Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia – Sunday April 20
- Miami Grand Prix – Sunday, May 4
- Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna – Sunday May 18
- Monaco Grand Prix – Sunday, May 25
- Grand Prix of Spain – Sunday June 1
- Canada Grand Prix – Sunday, June 15
- Austria Grand Prix – Sunday, June 29
- Grand Prix of Great Britain – Sunday, July 6
- Belgium Grand Prix – Sunday, July 27
- Hungarian Grand Prix – Sunday, August 3
- Grand Prize of Netherlands – Sunday, August 31
- Italy Grand Prix – Sunday, September 7
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Sunday, September 21
- Singapore Grand Prix – Sunday, October 5
- United States Grand Prix – Sunday, October 19
- Grand Prix of Mexico – Sunday October 26
- Grand Prix of Brazil – Sunday, November 9
- Las Vegas Grand Prix – Saturday, November 22
- Qatar Grand Prix – Sunday, November 30
- ABU Dhabi Grand Prix – Sunday, December 7
Source: Ambito
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