Franco Colapinto return to Formula 1 tracks as a starting pilot generated some stir in the paddock. That is why during the prior to the GP of Emilia Romaña, two pilots gave their point of view to the changes within the Alpine team. The pilots Oliver Bearmanof Haas and Liam Lawson De Racing Bulls commented on the matter.
Both pilots are young or “roakies” as they are usually told in F1like Jack Doohan or Colapinto. After their experience in having to demonstrate their abilities and always be at the limit they gave their point of view in the strategy of the French team.
Oliver Vearman and Liam Lawson’s comments in support of Jack Doohan
Oliver Bearman with experience in situations of high demand, expressed his discontent with the management of debutants in the highest category. “They treated it unfairly”said the British, highlighting the difficulties facing rookies under intense pressure from their first competition.
The British especially highlighted the difficulties during the beginning of the season. “From my position, being my rookie myself, it is very difficultespecially the first quarter of the season. We have gone to four of six circuits that were new to us as rookies. We have had two Sprint weekends that are even more difficult for us as rookies. And before even arriving at the European season, where they are the circuits he knows, they have already thrown him out of the car. So, yes, incredibly hard in my opinion, “said the British pilot.
Liam Lawson joined Bearman’s statements, contributing his perspective based on his experience in Formula 1. The New Zealand pilot, who began the season with Red Bull before being reassigned to Racing Bulls, showed understanding towards the situation of Jack Doohan.
“I talked to Jack, and it really is very hard for him”Lawson said during a press conference. The pilot questioned the excessive expectations that fall on the rookies, especially in his first races.
“How do you expect you to demonstrate everything you have in 5 races? More than anything in your rookie season. The sport is like that, it has done enough to reach F1 and has shown that it should have been left, “Lawson added, highlighting the difficulties that young pilots face in an environment with limited places.
The critic of the pilots for the situation of Franco Colapinto
Alpine’s strategy with Franco Colapinto, which gives him only five races to demonstrate his capacity with Pierre Gasly, received criticism from Oliver Bearman and Liam Lawson. Both pilots agreed that This strategy generates excessive pressure in debutants.
“It is a lot of pressure … This tendency to throw people immediately is a bit hard,” said Bearman, who advocated a more patient treatment with rookies in the category.
For its part, Lawson analyzed the structural limitations of Formula 1: “With 20 seats it is very difficult, each team makes its own decisions.” The New Zealand highlighted how the shortage of places and the strategic decisions of the teams often restrict opportunities for young pilots to demonstrate their true potential.
Source: Ambito
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