Franco Colapinto’s future in Alpine: the decision of the team and his reaction to speculation

He Franco Colapinto destination in Alpine It is still an unknown in the world of Formula 1. In the paddock, the questions about their role in the team multiply, but the concrete answers shine by their absence. While rumors about possible changes in the team They grow, the statements of Jack Doohan, Flavio Briatore and of the own Argentine pilot They feed the mystery.

Franco Colapinto team statements

Recently, Colapinto granted an interview to the environment specialized in motor racing, where he reviewed his career until his current role as Reserve pilot for the season 2025. However, what captured the most attention was a comment from the journalist Sergio Martínezwho said: “He confirms that he will go to all the races with Alpine and that he will do a lot of simulator work”. This positions it as the main reserve pilot of the team, above the Estonio Paul Aron and the Japanese Ryo Hirakawa.

During the talk, the chronicler also tried to inquire about the possibility of Colapint to replace Doohan if the Australian results are not satisfactory. However, the young pilot avoided responding directly: “But he doesn’t even want to answer the possibility of getting up as a starting pilot, aware that there are questions to which it is better not to say anything.”Martínez revealed. In addition, he stressed that the team has worked with the Argentine in Middle Training ‘classes to handle this type of situations.

When he was specifically asked if he could assume a starting role “At some point in the year”the pilot of 21 years dodged the issue with a smile and diverted the conversation towards Flavio Briatorehis manager: “No, no … I do nothing. All this has been my manager. You will have to ask him. I can only say that for me it is an honor. He found Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonsothen ended champions, so for me their arrival has been very special. That they look at me and that it can be the next on the list, it is obviously very nice. He has made an effort to have me after having seen what I can do, ”he said.

Despite his caution posture about his future, the Argentine pilot did not hide his emotion for having reached his dream of reaching F1highlighting the impact that this had in his country: “We will see how it continues, but the truth is that Argentines are enjoying it a lot. There had been many years that there was no Argentine pilot in F1, that feeling of Sundays in the morning against TV. It was very nice. I dreamed him since he was a boy. An Argentine pilot in F1 and we succeed. I am getting used to it too. It is a process and I am getting used to it. ”

Alpine’s future

Meanwhile, within Alpinedecisions about their pilot template continue to evaluate. OLIVER OKESteam head, suggest that Doohan’s performance could be decisive for its continuity: “We are starting the season with Jack and Pierre and then let’s see how everything goes”he said.

Uncertainty has been fed by reports indicating that Doohan would have a FIVE RACE BIRD To prove your worth before the team considers a replacement. In that scenario, the name of Collapint It charges more and more strength. In addition, the Argentine arrived at the team under a five -year assignment from Williamssomething confirmed by his manager, María Catarineu.

However, the enthusiasm of the pilot’s followers has generated situations that concern their surroundings. Jamie Campbell-Walteranother of its representatives, warned on social networks about aggressive messages directed to Alpine: “The haters who believe they help Franco hurt him more than good. They insult the team, Jack and sometimes Alpine followers. Franco and all of us who support him are fans of the entire team, Pierre and Jack. Comport with passion but not with abuse and arrogance. Franco will arrive at his time but not so, they will get the opposite ”he published in his account of X.

His message was in response to the account @Formula1fangiowho urged fans to calm down: “Call for solidarity: stop commenting meaninglessly in Alpine’s account. They do not help Colapinto, they 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 “.

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Doohan and Colapinto play everything for a place among the starting pilots.

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For now, Collapint its presence in all the races of the Season 2025as detailed MARTÍNEZ In the interview. In fact, it has been confirmed that it will be in the first two skills: the Australian Grand Prixof the March 14 to 16 in it Albert Park Circuit de Melbourneand the China Grand Prixof the March 21 to 23 in it Shanghai Autodrome.

The season just begins and the future of Franco Colapint in Alpine It is still an open issue to speculation. However, its presence in the F1 It is already a reality and its potential keeps it on the radar of the team.