Today's news is that "Franco Colapinto has found a buyer," with Alpine having set its sights on the talented driver, who is believed to be testing and serving as a reserve driver. SUPPOSEDLY...
The Williams team also reported this, emphasizing that they support Colapinto so that he can be in the active peloton in 2025, or at the latest in 2026. If we cross this reference to 2025 with Flavio Briatore's statement, we can arrive at a rather interesting conclusion.
"Franco has spent nine races with us, during which he has clearly demonstrated that he deserves a place on the grid. We have always said that we support him in this, and I believe the agreement with Alpine will guarantee him that opportunity," James Vowles said enigmatically.
"We'll start the season with Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, that's for sure. But what happens next will only become clear with time. If there's a driver among us who isn't progressing and isn't delivering the expected results and development, I'll replace him. In F1, there's no room for sentimentality," Briatore said enigmatically.
Add to this the fact that Colapinto's father posted a since-deleted photo of them celebrating his son's seat in 2025, and the story is at least disturbing. With Jack Doohan in the crosshairs, is Franco Colapinto ready?
