A few days after Australian Grand Prixthe arrival of Franco Colapint to Alpine continues to generate a stir and although, for the moment, it remains as a reserve pilot, the rumors about his imminent rise to the Formula 1 They do not stop and the Australian media They already assume that he will replace Jack Doohan.
The prestigious newspaper Sydney Morning Herald He published an article in which he explains why the Argentine pilot could occupy Alpine’s second seat at any time, accompanying the Frenchman Pierre Gasly.
“Hard? Definitely. But it is the reality for Jack Doohan, whose debut in the Australia Grand Prix next weekend will have the ticking of a clock, a debut in Albert Park under the imposing shadow of the tiny new pilot reserve of Alpine, Franco Colapinto ”he wrote the medium.
They also highlighted the commercial impact that the Argentine has generated in Alpine, something that could be decisive for admission as a titular pilot: “The popularity of Colapinto in a missing country of Formula 1 pilots (and without a Grand Prix since 1998) generated a significant commercial interest.”
In addition, a key fact was mentioned on the economic contribution of Argentine sponsors who support Colapinto. “Last year, people with privileged information from Paddock suggested that Colapint’s commercial sponsors were contributing $ 500,000 per race during their brief passage through Williams”Middle Compatriot of Doohan launched.
“The Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, which has good connections, reported that Williams received 34.4 million dollars from Alpine for that several years. The Alpine Argentine sponsors group increased, ”they said.
While it is not yet known if this will happen, the fact that the Australian press is openly speak of an imminent replacement is a strong indication that Doohan’s future in Alpine is in doubt.
The pressure on the Australian is increasingly large and any minimum error in the first races of the season could accelerate the arrival of Colapint, again, to formula 1.
The Australian Grand Prix will return this weekend and the race will be Sunday at 1 a.m. (Argentine time). In this way, a new season of the highest category of motoring will begin.
Source: Ambito
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
