The executive advisor of the French team detailed the reasons that led him to decide for the Argentine pilot to debut in Isola.
After the official announcement that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan in Alpine, Flavio Briatoreexecutive advisor of the team, referred to the decision and provided details about the reasons behind the change in the alignment of pilots.
Flavio Briatore explained Alpine’s decision to add Franco Colapinto to the starting team
Briatore He pointed out that the rotation responds to a constant evaluation process within the team and the need to optimize performance for the future:
“After analyzing the development of the first races of the season, we decided that Franco accompanies Pierre in the next five dates. The current parity in the grid and the work we have been doing on a competitive car led us to this determination. We consider that, looking at 2026, it was the right time to test an alternative that allows us to enhance our aspirations ”he said.
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The manager also had supporting words to Jack Doohanwho will momentarily leave his place as a starting pilot:
“Jack has demonstrated a high level of professionalism at all times. This stage will serve to evaluate a new approach, and once these five races have elapsed, we will review our options again,” he concluded Briatore.
Source: Ambito
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